John Holmes Rainsford Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Holmes Rainsford of Columbia, South Carolina, who passed away on July 9, 2025, at the age of 57, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Holmes Rainsford to show support.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry John's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May John's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.
He is survived by: his parents, Vangie Holmes Rainsford of Charleston, SC and John Rainsford III of Edgefield, SC.; his wife Melissa Rainsford; his children, Mitchell Rainsford (Catie), John Lewis Rainsford (Riley) and MaryGrace Stanley (Chandler); and his brother Matthew Rainsford (Kelly).
In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made to Home Works of America - https://homeworksofamerica.org.
