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Dr. R. Niles Rains of Green Forest, Arkansas was born August 8, 1938, in Leslie, Arkansas to Perry Lee Ulis and Sallie (Overstreet) Rains. He passed away June 24, 2022, in Green Forest at the age of 83.
Niles was a member of the Gideons and Lions Club. He enjoyed collecting stringed musical instruments, antique cars, going fishing, and cattle farming. But mostly, he loved to be around his family and grandchildren.
April 3, 1971, Niles was united in marriage to Rose “Kathy” Rains who survives him of the home. He is also survived by his children Niles Rains and wife Lisa, Danny Rains and wife Casey, Kristen Davis and husband Danny; brother Paul Rains and wife Ellen, Will Rains and wife LuLu; sister Grace Haymes, Mary Scheulen; grandchildren Sam Davis, Claire Davis, Tyler Davis, Finnegan Rains, Cooper Rains; along with many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Niles is preceded by his parents Ulis and Sally Rains; sister Virginia Watts.
Visitation will be 5:00 pm till 7:00, Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Nelson’s Green Forest Chapel. Funeral Service will be 10:00 am, Friday, July 1, 2022, at Nelson’s Green Forest Chapel with Pastor Matthew Spate officiating. Interment will be at Nubbin Hill Cemetery in Leslie, Arkansas at 2:00 pm. Memorial donations may be made to Gideon’s International, PO Box 362, Berryville, AR 72616, or Nubbin Hill Cemetery, 437 Daniel Hill Road, Leslie, AR 72645. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
