WALLACE — Durward Allen Raynor Sr., 60, left this earthly life for his eternal rest Thursday, June 22, 2017, from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 19, 1957, in New Hanover County and was the son of the late Lloyd Graham and Ethel Mae Norris.
Allen was a dedicated member of Willard Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon.
Surviving to cherish his memory are his son, Durward Allen “Buddy” Raynor Jr., and his wife, Alison, and daughter, Christy Raynor, all of Wallace; grandson, Baines Allen Raynor; sister, Maxine Pender, and her husband, Clyde, of Wilmington; niece, Tammy Langley, and her husband, Tom, of Wilmington; great-niece, Jade Edens; half-sisters, Sylvia, Sondra and Teresa; and numerous extended family members and friends who loved Allen dearly.
Allen was a simple man who was respected and loved by those who knew him. He loved his family, farming and working along side his children. Being a man of great compassion and kindness, Allen was always willing to lend a helping hand to friends, family or anyone in need.
He loved his church and his Lord and demonstrated his faith in God by the way he lived his life. He enjoyed singing, but he especially enjoyed having gospel sings at his barn. Allen will surely be missed, but treasured memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 26, at Willard PFWB Church with his Pastor Rodney Bonham officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., prior to the service at the church. A private family burial will be held in Raynor Family Cemetery following the service.
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