Floyd Dennis Rine

Floyd Dennis Rine, 90, passed from this life January 15, 2023. He was born on September 25, 1932, at home in Glen Easton, WV. He lived, worked, and raised his family with Patty, his precious wife of 67 years, in Marshall County, WV and retired in Arkansas. Floyd was a Christian. He lived his life in anticipation of spending eternity in Heaven. He nurtured a relationship with God and was intentional about bringing as many as he could on this journey, including his family and friends. He modeled what he taught. During his life, Floyd enjoyed an abundance of wonderful relationships. He was the second son to Ross & Freda Rine; brother to Harold, Lloyd, Elmer, Glen & Ruth; husband to Patty Hubbs; dad to Dennis (Terri), Penny (John), Tim (Becky) & adopted son, Randy Lambeth; Pepaw to Casey & Micah, Melissa, Megan, Niki & Aubrey and Joshua, Tabitha, Caleb, Faith, Rachel & Jesse. Sixteen great grandchildren also call him Pepaw. He filled other family roles to scores of in-laws, nieces and nephews, and friends-like-family. Floyd served as a medic in the Army in Korea. His work history covered everything from pumping gas to driving a truck for Garvin’s Dairy to corporate management. He chose early retirement and moved to Camp Tahkodah as caretaker. He and Patty served in that position for seven years but still are actively involved in this ministry to young people. Perhaps he is most well-known for his years of preaching. He began as a young man preaching regularly for Salem Church of Christ, the congregation that his grandfather established in the hills of West Virginia. For many years, he continued as a Gospel preacher in several different pulpits. Floyd taught Bible classes and served as an elder and in a leadership capacity wherever he lived, including National Road Church (Wheeling, WV) and Hutchinson Mtn. Church, Highway Church & Harding Place, all in Arkansas. Floyd was a hard worker who enjoyed playing softball in his younger years and was an avid supporter/fan of Harding Academy athletics and other local sports. He developed a fascination with Facebook and had a regular presence on that platform – continuing to encourage and share God’s word. Since COVID, he’s enjoyed joining in on many different worship services from multiple congregations that are posted online. Floyd was a faithful man of God. He will be sorely missed, but we delight that he’s claimed the reward he spent his life running toward. Floyd was predeceased by his parents, two brothers (Harold & Lloyd), one son-in-law (John Hitt), one granddaughter (Micah) and one grandson-in-law (Rustin). What a grand reunion they’re having! The Rine family is extremely grateful for the outpouring of love and generosity surrounding the death of this wonderful man. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Some of Floyd’s favorites were: Paragould Children’s Homes, Sparrow’s Promise or Camp Tahkodah. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, January 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Highway Church of Christ in Judsonia. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 12:00p.m. Interment will follow in the White County Memorial Gardens in Searcy. Arrangements will be entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhme.net

Floyd Dennis Rine

September 25, 1932 - January 15, 2023