Drew Rainer

1999-2021

Andrew Talbot Rainer, Jr. “Drew” died on October 3rd, 2021, in Memphis, TN. Drew was born on July 4th, 1999, and was the oldest of four siblings. Drew was a senior at Rhodes College, where he majored in English with a minor in music. He was involved in music in the classroom as well as part of the Rhodes Jazz Ensemble. Drew was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity where he was a brother and the chaplain.

Prior to Rhodes College, Drew graduated with many honors from Christian Brothers High School. He was a part of the oldest high school band in America, where his love of music and singing was portrayed through playing the trombone. He also sang with the Memphis Boy Choir where his talent in the trombone was featured as well. With his accomplishments in music, Drew studied bass guitar, and enjoyed playing with his bandmates in an 80’s rock group called Belvedere.

Drew was taken from us too soon, depriving the world of the goodness of the life he would have lived. The 2022 issue of the TSR has been made in dedication to Drew.