I must sadly report that 23490742 WO1 PD (Tex) Rainger died suddenly at home in Sheffield on Saturday 4 February 2012. He served with The Royal Dragoons and The Blues and Royals between 1957 and 1979. Following his Regimental career he went to work with the TA and cadets up to when he retired in 2000. The condolences of the Association go to his widow, family and friends at this difficult time.
funeral service for the late WO1 "Tex" Rainger who served with The Royal Dragoons and The Blues and Royals between 1957 and 1979 and died suddenly at home in Sheffield on Saturday 4 February 2012, will be held on Friday 17 February at 2.45p.m. at Grenoside Crematorium, 5 Skew Hill Lane, Grenoside, Sheffield S35 8RZ. Family flowers, Donations if desired to Help For Heroes or Royal National Lifeboat institute.
The family would welcome any Association members or colleagues to the service
THE BLUES AND ROYALS REGIMENTAL COLLECT
O Lord Jesus Christ who by the Holy Apostle has called us to put on the armour of God and to take the sword of the spirit, give thy grace we pray thee, to the Blues and Royals that we may fight manfully under thy banner against all evil, and waiting on thee to renew our strength, may mount up with wings as eagles, in thy name, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Sad news i new TEX quiet well i liked his stile,great ROYAL, will be missed by his family and friends RIP Tex.
ReplyDeleteVery sorry to hear this news. Tex was the troop Sargent when I was in Recce. I know that at times he could be scathing but also could be an understanding person. I respected him for his achievements while he was in recce troop.
ReplyDeleteI always thought that he went out to Canada, but obviously I was wrong. Have any of you any info on what happened to Lt Coode who was the troop officer at the same time. I know that Tex and Lt Coode were close as friends as well as colleagues.
Always remember tex as a tall fair haired Crew cur kid.
ReplyDeleteNice bloke .Often wondered what happened to him.
Condolences to his family.
kev(alex)
Really sorry to hear the news. My sincere condolences to his family.
ReplyDeletePhil Hayward
Rest in Peace Tex ,We had some good times in B/Sqn .
ReplyDeleteRIP Tex, always remembered
ReplyDeleteAs a young trooper always nervous around Tex, But admired & respected his advice. RIP Sarge.
ReplyDeleteAnother sad loss,I knew Tex very well,condolances to his family and friends.
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Don
My sincere condolences to his family and friends R I P Tex another sad loss
ReplyDeleteButch
My sincere condolences to his family and friends, R.I.P. Tex.
ReplyDeleteKeith Shaw.
I knew him to be a fair and well respected man.My condolences to his family. sadly another one passes on.Dave
ReplyDeleteCondolences to his family. I only knew Tex by sight but he had a fantastic reputation. Sad loss.
ReplyDeleteDave 118
I remember tex well,you couldn't mistake that crew cut,very sad loss,might be the age thing but despite serving 7 years with your L.A.D.there are a lot of names i struggle with to remember.
ReplyDeletethe sad loss of another well respected royal my sincere condolences to his family and all his friends,RIP Tex
ReplyDeletejohn(jp)
I cannot say that I knew Tex personally as he was not in the same Sqn as myself, another Royal that has now left us along with the others this last few weeks, condolences to all his family and friends at this sad time.
ReplyDeleteJohn Atkins
Another sad loss. I remember Tex ,an imposing figure and a viscious punch in the ring. My condolences to his family.
ReplyDeletePaddy
I only knew Tex by sight. A tall man,with a crew cut. I was always in C Sqn.
ReplyDeleteOur condolences to his Family & Friends.
Ken, Doug & Ches Best.
Another LOYAL ROYAL,he was my Ttp Cpl in Aden,big blonde guy well liked by everyone,
ReplyDeleteHad a great time when we went ski ing he kept us laughing from day one.#Rest in Peace TEX.
Tex was our troop leader and a good man. Tough but fair and a good laugh away from the parade square.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to the family. Alan Cook.
So sorry to hear that another Royal has passed on. My Condolances to family and friends. Enjoyed his company over the years. a sad loss. Les Harty
ReplyDeleteAfterthought,I was told he married a German girl and got a job in Germany as a RANGER???,beentrying
ReplyDeleteto get in touch with him for years..
The funeral service for Tex Rainger is posted above.
ReplyDeleteJohn Atkins
We had some good times together. We climbed the ranks together and he beat me in the regimental heavy weight boxing final on points. A great pal and never to be forgotten.
ReplyDeleteJust like to add my words of Condolance to all
ReplyDeleteDid he not try for the SAS in 63 ?
If Tex had gone to the Para Sqn RAC he could have taken the short route in 66 /67 when light armoured trained personnel were recruited.
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