Raymond Clark Rayford

Isaiah 40:31

~Acknowledgements ~

The family of Raymond Rayford wishes to convey sincere gratitude for your expressions of love and sympathy. We thank God for friends who have provided comfort to our family during this period of bereavement. These acts of kindness have been a source of strength and we praise God for you.

~Active Pallbearers ~

Anthony Grandberry Dewitt Rayford Devin Rayford Anthony Jones Darrin Rayford Patrick Rayford Tylon Rayford Patrick Rayford, Jr.

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up

~Committal & Interment Rites ~ St. Paul Outreach Church Cemetery 1393 Hwy 309 Byhalia, Mississippi

~Repast ~

with wings as eagles; they shall

Immediately Following Burial Algee St. Byhalia, Mississippi 38611

run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

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~Order of Service ~

Life Reflections

Raymond C. Rayford

Saturday, October 8, 2016 • 11:00 A.M.

was born in Byhalia, Ms on March 30, 1952, to the late Charlie Jr and Willie Bertha Rayford.

Nichols Chapel C.M.E. Church 92 Algee St. • Byhalia, Mississippi 38611

Raymond was a 1971 graduate of Hamilton High School. He went on study at State Tech Institute and Moore Technical school where these skills were further honed at International Harvester for 19 years. Afterward, he became a dedicated driver and employee of Bluff City Transfer Storage Company until his retirement. Raymond loved life, enjoyed humor, was a self-made comedian, and claimed himself the best domino player in Memphis and loved his family.

He confessed his hope in Christ at an early age at Norris Avenue Missionary Baptist Church where he later joined Nichols Chapel CME, Byhalia, MS where he served as a faithful Trustee, Sunday school member, Usher, and Chariman of the Steward Board until his failing health. He was always in support of his church even when he wasn’t able to attend.

Raymond always said that he lived his life with few regrets and that he lived his life just the way he enjoyed it.

He leaves to cherish precious memories to his loving wife Lillie B. Rayford, one son Patrick C. Rayford, two grandsons Patrick Rayford Jr, and Avery Perry of Oklahoma City, OK, two granddaughters Chloe and Skye Rayford, two brothers Willie C. (Von) and Daniel L. Rayford, three sisters Donna Rayford-Holmes, Bonnie Rayford, and Sharon RayfordJones(Brian), two sisters-in-law, Eva Mae Little and Velma Olden (William), two aunts of Indianapolis, IN, Ruth Summer and Tillie Malone, a special cousin, David Malone of Atlanta,Ga and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Dr. Rev Roderick Lewis

~Officiating~ Musical Prelude.....................................................Soft Music Processional Scriptures: Old Testament (Psalm 27)..................Rev. Michael Adams

Isom Chapel Holy Spring, MS

New Testament (1 Co. 15:50-58).......Rev. Melvin W Veasey

Greater Mount Hermon Memphis, TN

Prayer of Comfort................................Rev. Melvin W Veasey

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herished Memories

Greater Mount Hermon Memphis, TN

Musical Selection..............................Greater Mount Hermon

Expressions:

(Respectfully, 3 Mins)

Felix Mangum - Friend Michael Anderson - Friend Eva Mae Little - Sister-in-law Willie Rayford - Brother Acknowledgements...........................................Erma Rodgers Silent Reading of the Obituary (Soft Music)

Musical Selection...........................................Nichols Chapel “One More Sunny Day”

Eulogy...............................................Rev. Dr. Roderick Lewis

Nichols Chapel CME

Recessional Remains will not be viewed after Eulogy