John Richard Rinehart

John Richard Rinehart “Skip”, 79 of Gulfport passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 in Biloxi, MS. He was born in Troy, Ohio on March 9, 1940. He graduated from High School in the state of Florida. He was a Corvette enthusiast. John was in active duty to the United States Navy from 1957-1961. He was preceded in death by his parents, Myrtle Ward Rinehart and John Carl Rinehart; and his wife, Colleen Garrett Rinehart. John is survived by his son, Mark Slater; and his sister, Kathy Belcher. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to The American Cancer Society. Donations can be made by going to their website at https://donate3.cancer.org, or by phone 800-227-2345 or their donation mailing address, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. BRADFORD-O’KEEFE Funeral Home 15th Street, Gulfport, MS in charge of arrangements. 228-865-0090.