Walter K. "Dub" Rainbolt

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 in Asbury United Methodist Church for Walter K. Rainbolt, Jr., 88, who passed away on January 23, 2024. Reverend John Cannon will conduct the funeral services. Inurnment will take place following the service in the Church Columbarium. Walter K. “Dub” Rainbolt, Jr. was born on October 12, 1935 in Lafayette, Louisiana to W. K. Rainbolt, Sr. and Seldon Smith. After completing Lafayette High School, he enrolled in the University of Texas in Austin and graduated in 1957 with a degree in Geology. He met Lee Ann Gragg while both attending UT and they were married shortly after graduation. As an ROTC midshipman at UT, he received an Ensign Commission in the US Naval Reserve and subsequently served two years aboard ship between San Diego and Japan. He was honorably discharged in 1963 as a lieutenant in the USNR. Although his degree was in Geology, his first job was as a Landman in Houston with Union Oil Company of California. He was eventually transferred to New Orleans and then Lafayette with his final position in Lafayette as District Land Manager. In 1973, he went independent and formed Melton & Rainbolt with a longtime friend and geologist, Roy Melton, generating oil and gas prospects for Sabine Royalty Corporation as well as other exploration companies. This eventually led to their association with Dynamic Exploration, Inc. in 1979. He happily spent his remaining years in the business as a partner with Dynamic drilling for oil and occasionally finding it. Dub was a longtime member of Asbury Church and was active in many area professional and social organizations including AAPL, LAPL, AAPG, LGS and LOGA. He was also a dedicated member of the Petroleum Club and served as President in 1986. When not searching for oil and gas, Dub really enjoyed time at his camp at Toledo Bend. He was an avid angler and a member of the Dirty Dozen Bass Club; although his fish stories always seemed a bit “fishier” than most. When not fishing, he spent many long weekends at the family “Ranch” in central Texas. He truly enjoyed driving his ATV around the ranch with his trusty cow dog, Daisy, by his side or just surveying the property from the porch with an Original Don’s Seafood glass containing his version of an Old Fashioned. In addition, his day was never really complete without a few hours of The Weather Channel. No matter his location, he was always most happy when surrounded by his family and took great pride in his four grandsons. Walter, a resident of Lafayette, was the son of the late Walter K. Rainbolt, Sr. and the former Seldon Smith. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Lee Ann Gragg Rainbolt; two sons, J. Walter Rainbolt (Carol), and David Rainbolt (Gayelyn); grandchildren, John Rainbolt (David Nguyen), Christopher Rainbolt, Matthew Rainbolt (Brianna), and Bryan Rainbolt. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Asbury United Methodist Church on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 10:00 AM until time of service. The family request any donations be made in his memory to Asbury United Methodist Church or to your Charity of Choice. The family would like to thank Beatrice Collins and her Humble Helper staff for their compassionate care. Personal condolences may be sent to the Rainbolt family at: www.delhommefuneralhome.com Walter K. Rainbolt and his family were cared for and entrusted final arrangements to Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA. Copyright Delhomme Funeral Homes, Inc. January 2024

Walter K. "Dub" Rainbolt

October 12, 1935 - January 23, 2024