Herman Edward Rainey "Waverly" was born on December 18, 1934 in Newark, New Jersey, son of Mary Maude Bennett and Hazel Lorraine Rainey. He was a resident of Roselle, New Jersey for many years. Waverly, as he was affectionately known, became employed by Sea Land at the Elizabeth Port in Elizabeth, New Jersey at the age of 18. He retired as a Longshoreman after 38 years. He was a faithful member of Heard A.M.E. Church in Roselle where he was a volunteer for the Heard A.M.E. Food Bank and member of the Men’s Fellowship of the church. He received the Man of the Year Award from the church in 2007. Waverly loved Atlantic City. He was also an avid walker. It has been said the he walked to Heaven. Herman Edward Rainey departed this life on Monday, August 22, 2011 at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth at the age of 76. He was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Waverly Rainey; three children, Elizabeth Davis, Maurice Davis and Darrel Brice and a brother, Lawrence Rainey. He leaves to cherish fond memories, his wife, Hazel Walker Rainey of Roselle, NJ; two daughters, Marion Rainey and Terry Rainey; a son, Herman Rainey, Jr.; three stepchildren, George Walker, Jr., Carla Walker and Colette Walker; a sister, Catherine Booth of Newark, NJ; sixteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; a goddaughter, Brittney Autry and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Herman Edward Rainey. You are invited to add a Tribute in his memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.