Extracted from The Laurel Leader-Call (Laurel, MS)
Ray Rayner
LAUREL -- Ray Rayner, 65, of Bay Springs, died Aug. 20, 2011, at his residence.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, at Bethany Baptist Church in Bay Springs, with burial in Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Tressie Boyd Rayner; brother, Ray Jr. Rayner; brother, Joe Rayner; and sister, Nell Rayner Kennedy.
He is survived by his wife, Angela (Angie) Young Rayner; son, Dewayne Rayner; daughter, Shannon Rayner; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by a brother, Troy Rayner; and a sister, Bobbie Rayner Jernigan.
He was born March 15, 1946 in Bay Springs and was a lifelong resident of Bay Springs. He attended Bethany Baptist Church. He was a self-employed welder and heavy equipment mechanic.
Pallbearers were Lloyd Rayner, Lee Rayner, Tommy Boyd, Kenneth Jernigan, Danny Dale Phillips and David Phillips.
He leaves behind many people who are missing him terribly and will always miss him. He made an impression on everyone who met him. He was a kind hearted friend to everyone. He loved to joke and make people laugh. We will hold our memories of him near and dear to our hearts. We love and miss you Ray.
Psalm 23: A Psalm of David
The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Bay Springs was in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, August 27, 2011