Herbert Ivan Rainwater Jr. Obituary
Herbert Ivan Rainwater Jr. of Demorest, Georgia passed away on September 7, 2026. Herbert, born on May 7, 1943, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Herbert Ivan Rainwater Jr. to show support.
Herbert will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Herbert will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Herbert’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He is survived by: his wife Susan Guthrie Rainwater of Demorest; his children, Blake Rainwater (Angie) of Clarkesville and Alyson Rainwater Paul (Matt) of Demorest; his grandchildren, Mackenzie Rainwater Bardenwerper (Brett) of Clarkesville, Sawyer Paul of Dahlonega and Brighton Paul of Dahlonega; and his sister Jean Rainwater Parker (Danny) of Austell, GA..
Visitation was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Clarkesville Baptist Church (1287 Washington St, Clarkesville, GA 30523). A celebration of life was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

September 9, 2026
Steve Howard wrote a sympathy message