James A. Rainwater of Big Cedar, Oklahoma was born October 14, 1983 in Bakersfield, California to Allen Rainwater and Terri (George) Branch and passed away August 11, 2020 in Poteau, Oklahoma at the age of 36.

He is survived by:

His wife:

Misty of the home

Two sons:

Whyatt and Clayton Rainwater of Stigler, Oklahoma

One step-son:

Jackson Daniels of the home

One special step-daughter:

Skylar Foster of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

His mother and step-father:

Terri and Ronnie Branch of Stigler, Oklahoma

Four sisters:

Shyanna Oliver and husband Jacob of Cameron, Oklahoma

Shayna Krikley and husband Josh of McAlester, Oklahoma

Crystal Cole and husband Josh of Stigler, Oklahoma

Faith Dybwad and husband Eric of Stigler, Oklahoma

Two brothers:

Albert Branch and wife Tiffaney of Krebbs, Oklahoma

Robert Branch of Stigler, Oklahoma

Two nieces: Bethany and Brooke Oliver

Five nephews: Eli and Weston Rainwater, Hunter Cole, Jenson and Greyson Dybwad

He was preceded in death by his father, Allen Rainwater; one brother, Phillip Rainwater; a special aunt and uncle; and a nephew, Jason Dybwad.

James was a truck driver and enjoyed spending time with his wife and kids. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, and hiking. James will be missed by all who knew him.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 14, 2020 at the Muse First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Muse, Oklahoma with Reverend Jacob Oliver officiating. Burial will follow in Muse Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be: Albert Rainwater, Josh Kirkland, Ryan Guinn, Shane Guinn, Dennis Carlson, and Earl Davis

The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

To sign Mr. Rainwater’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.

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