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David Wayne Rainbolt, 65 of Tahlequah passed away with his loving wife and his two youngest sons by his side on Friday, January 29, 2021. Born July 2, 1955 in Pecos, TX the son of the late James G. and Dorma Sue (Spiers) Rainbolt. He grew up on the Rainbolt family farm/ranch with his paternal grandfather in San Saba, TX. As a young man he worked as a welder before training to be a correctional officer. David was very proud of the time he served as a CO in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. His passion was being a volunteer firefighter/EMT-B with the Evant Volunteer Fire Department where he also served as fire chief until his retirement in 2000. He was a mason and a member of the Cherokee Masonic Lodge # 10 at the time of his passing. David met his soul mate Liz and her two young boys later in life they were married February 14, 2002 and they have lived in Tahlequah since 2013. David had a beautiful smile, quick whit, a contagious laugh and kind eyes. He will always be remembered for his amazing hugs, his patience and the love he had for his close friends and family. He enjoyed; lazy days with his dog Kita, researching his genealogy, woodworking projects, traveling and trying to teach Liz to waltz. His most favorite memories he would talk about always included those made surrounded by his close friends and family. He was devoted to his soul mate, best friend and wife Liz but the true loves of his life were his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, they were the reason for his beautiful smile. David is survived by his soul mate and wife, Liz (Miles) Rainbolt,his daughter Candy Smith and her husband Howard of Temple, TX, sons Adam Rainbolt , Matthew Rainbolt Sr. both of Evant, TX, William Patenaude and his wife Jimma, Jeff Patenaude and his wife Linda of Tahlequah, his daughter Bertie Rainbolt, his nine grandchildren Haley, Keely, Jason, David Eli, Matthew Jr., Jaxon, Brazos, Thomas and Davina, Jason,, Mikey and Carly and his five great-grandchildren Gabe, Carson , Vada, Zachary, Axel, Landon, Aspen and Chelsea sister Kay Powell of Mannford, Sammie "Nanny" and Chuck Eddelman who loved him very much and many cousins, nieces and nephews. David was predeceased by his granddaughter Destiny Rainbolt, his brother Jim Rainbolt and his mentor David Lemons or "Poppy".whom was like a father to him.

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July 2, 1955 - January 29, 2021

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David Wayne Rainbolt

July 2, 1955 - January 29, 2021

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