Gregory Funeral Service | Gastonia, NC

Obituary For Carlton Scott Rainey

Carlton Scott Rainey departed this life on Tuesday; December 21, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, North Carolina. Carlton was born on July 27, 1966 to the late Diana M. Rainey and the late Thomas J. Partlow. He was raised by the late Nancy Elizabeth Rainey.

Carlton graduated from Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia, NC. He was a member of New High Springs Baptist Church. After graduation, he joined the United States Army where he served in the Field Artillery in Oklahoma from 1985 until 1988. After serving his country, he was employed at Firestone Textile Mills in Gastonia where he retired from in 2016. Carlton or Cotton, as he was affectionately called, loved fishing, coffee and chilling with his nephews and friends. He loved to cook and travel. He didn’t bother anyone, he stayed to himself. Most of all, he loved his wife, that was his world. Every time you see Carlton, you see Net, his wife. They were like two peas in a pod. His kids and grandkids were his world. They loved their PawPaw and we will continue to love him.

Carlton leaves to cherish his fond memories to his loving wife of twenty-eight years: Antionette Rainey, daughters: Latoya Farr and Quintera Farr both of Gastonia, NC; his grandkids: DuQuasha Cark, Felton Clark, Darius Farr, Aliyah “Bubble Gum,” Alana “Lala,” Alysha “Slim,”; step-mother: Loretta G. Partlow from Raleigh, NC; sisters: Debbie Gunn of Washington, DC, Charlotte Pettis (Maurice) of Kings Mountain, NC, Melissa Partlow of Staten Island, NY, Rashaunda Partlow of Queens, NY, and Tanya Thompson (Tyrone) of Florida; brothers: Darius Rainey of Charlotte, NC and Brian Partlow (Peaches) ); sisters in laws: Ola Mae Sanders of Gastonia, NC, Rosaline Knox, Bertha Mae Williams (Willard), Betrice Knox and Associate Minister Marjorie Knox all of Kingston, NY; brothers-in-law: James Farr (Natalie) of Kings Mountain, NC and James Knox (Diane) of California and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Public viewing on Sunday; January 2, 2022 at the funeral home from 4 until 7.

Funeral on Monday; January 3, 2022 at the Erwin Center at 3:30 p.m.

Visitation is thirty minutes before the service.

Masks required at all services and service will be live on funeral home facebook page.

Guest Book

You have my deepest condolences Debra Rendleman

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So sad gone too soon but not forgotten. Victory community forever!!!! The Moore Family

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Carlton was my classmate and friend. I'm so for your loss!

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To my brother, Carlton..Words can not express how shocked we are of your untimely passing! There were so many more laughs, cry's and conversations to be had....You will be missed. We love you, Rest in Paradise Big Bro... love Tanya

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Cousin net, im so sorry for ur loss i can only imagine. Sending my love, faith, and strength ur way.. ik its easier said than done but be strong baby u gone make it thru this time ik ur pain wont go away but in due time it will ease up a lil more an more.. i LOVE u Cuz .. ❤️ Ur cousin anns 1st born kileena rose🤞🏽💪🏽🙏🏽❤️

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To cousin Carlton I'm still in shock . To my cousin Net I'm so sorry I ❤️ You and your girls and grandchildren I am so happy I got to spend time with and your family in August 2021 i have those pictures I ❤️You🙏

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Classmate alway a sweet sprit . 🙏

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Carlton was an amazing individual who provided everyone around him with a calming spirit. Carlton loved his family and will be forever cherished as a person that kept things real. Rest Easy Carlton!

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Cotton I know you always had your girl (Net) and all those you love. Your memories will forever linger in our hearts. Thank you Gentle Giant for showing your unfailing love toward all that you met. Your laughter, goodness, smile and well doing will be carried on by your loved ones. You planted seeds by teaching and passing on wisdom to all the young men in your life. You served well on earth now serve well in Heaven Soldier! Princine Reid

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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