Rainer William Van Hassel, age 39 of Hayesville, NC passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Rainer was born in Decatur, GA to Raymond and June Van Hassel. He was a tree cutter and a tattoo artist. Rainer enjoyed go karts, four wheelers, fishing, and fly fishing with his Dad. He loved water especially being on the lake or in the creeks. Rainer loved spending time with his family. He attended Fires Creek Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Heather Roberson Van Hassell; four sons, Benjamin Elrod of Hayesville, Joseph Elrod (Cassidy Marshall) of Young Harris, GA, Isaiah and Jeremiah Elrod both of Hayesville; one sister, Tiffany Angulo (Mac) of Atlanta, GA; and one grandson, Colt Elrod.
Funeral Service will be held at 3 pm, Friday, August 8, 2025 at the Fires Creek Baptist Church in Hayesville. Burial will be in the Roberson Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Benjamin, Joseph, Isaiah and Jeremiah Elrod, Robbie Sprague and Andrew Ayers.
The family will receive friends from 2 pm to 3 pm, Friday, August 8, 2025 at the Fires Creek Baptist Church.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
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