Crockett Rainer

Crockett Rainer, age 69, of West, passed away late Friday night, August 17, 2018 at his residence. Memorial Services will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Dr. Timothy Martindale officiating. A celebration of his life will follow at the West VFW Club. Crockett was born January 8, 1949 in Ft. Worth the son of Herbert and Hazel (Procell) Rainer. He was a 1969 graduate of Richfield High School in Waco. He attended Montgomery County college, Henderson Junior College and Brazoria College. On January 8, 2001 he was united in marriage to Sharon Barnum in West. Crockett was a shoe salesman at Neiman Marcus, Cinderella and Dillard's in many areas including Austin, Houston and Waco before retiring in 1998. He enjoyed visiting his grandchildren, sharp shooting and was known as an herbal connoisseur. He was known as a "Retired Texas Outlaw". Survivors include his wife, Sharon Rainer; his daughter, Presha Carr and husband Lynn; granddaughters, Kaylyn and Keely Carr; stepsons, Richard Gustafson and wife Kelsey and Aaron Gustafson; a sister, Carolin Masters; and many other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.