Zack W. Rainwater, 73, of Rockingham, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 at his home. Mr. Rainwater was born March 31, 1942 in Richmond County, a son of the late Billy W. and Lucy Grice Rainwater. He served his country in the US Navy, was a member of Rockingham VFW Post 4203 and the Moose Lodge. He had been employed with Burlington Industries. Surviving are his son, Brandon Rainwater of Southport; daughters, Wendy Miller of Angier and Jeania Rainwater of Rockingham; 5 grandchildren; brother, Bill Rainwater of Rockingham and sisters, Betty Faye Yates of Cheraw, Charlotte Mitchell of Fairmont, Vivian Freeman and Judy Walters, both of Rockingham. A memorial service will be at 2 pm Thursday at Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham. The family will see friends following the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Cordova Baptist Church, 226 Ledbetter St., PO Box 160, Cordova NC 28330.