Howard Waldon “Skip” Rau, age 64, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at NHC Healthcare of Lawrenceburg in Lawrenceburg, TN. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN, retired from Crockett Tool and Dye, member of VFW Post 1618, Elks Lodge, and of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Rau served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam Era.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Bobbie Ann Green Rau Sumner.
He is survived by
One Daughter –
Melia McLain (Brandon), West Point, TN
One Son –
Cody Rau, Murfreesboro, TN
Two Brothers –
Ronnie Rau, Orlando, FL
Bob Sumner, Winter Garden, FL
Four Grandchildren –
Lindsay McLain
Karlee McLain
Jess McLain
Noah Rau
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Neal Funeral Home. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at Mimosa Cemetery at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 15, 2014, with Jerry McLain officiating with full military honors.
