Paul Albert Rainbolt, resident of Owasso, passed from this life on Monday, January 12, 2015, at the age of 56 years. Paul was born January 11, 1959, at Fort Dix, New Jersey, to Harold A. and Dimitra (Kosma) Rainbolt. He was raised and received his education in Tulsa, graduating Memorial HS in 1977. On June 22, 1996, Paul and Gena Humes were united in marriage, and to this union, two children were born. Paul owned and operated Rainbolt Mechanical Heating and Air Conditioning. He enjoyed music and during his early years, was a member of several bands, including Blabbermouth and Two Doors Down. Paul loved vacationing with his family, hunting, fishing and had a passion for training retrievers. He was a member of the Tulsa Retriever Club since 1997; and his dog Sabre became a Master Hunter in 2000 and Master National Qualifier in 2001. His dog Ramsey became an Amateur Field Champion in 2009 and his dog Allie became Qualified All Age also in 2009. His dog Gypsy Qualified All Age in 2012 and is on the 2012 National Derby List. Paul and Gena have made Owasso home since 2008.
Those that survive include his wife Gena of the home and their children Brody and Dimitra Rainbolt. He is also survived by his son Joseph Rainbolt, wife Jessica and their children Jayla and Jonathan all of Tulsa; his parents Harold and Dimitra Rainbolt of Tulsa; and two sisters Rebecca Griffin and husband Shelby of Phoenix and Rachel Mehler of Tulsa.
Visitation for Paul will be at Mowery Funeral Service on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 15, in the sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church, Owasso, with Pastor Chuck Horton officiating. Donations may be made in Paul’s memory by contributing to either: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Clarehouse, 7617 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, OK 74133. Arrangements and services have been entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com
