WILMINGTON — Eddie Ray Raynor, 83, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at Davis Health Care Center. Eddie was born Dec. 6, 1934, in Chinquapin, N.C., son of the late Eddie Jackson Raynor and Ruby Mills Raynor.
Eddie was an active member of First Advent Christian Church for many years. He enjoyed greeting everyone who entered and took pride in helping with the upkeep of the church building. He enjoyed music, playing golf, working in his yard, watching movies and sitting on his front porch.
He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Raynor; daughter, Teresa “Terri” Sutton (Duane) of Castle Hayne, N.C.; son, Eddie Ray Raynor Jr. (Missy) of Las Vegas, Nev.; three stepchildren, Debbie Goff of Wilmington, Robert “Buddy” Goff of Rocky Point, N.C., and Douglas Goff (Wanda) of Wilmington; four grandchildren, Robert, Kris, Keela and Chase; two great-grandchildren, Caitlyn and Gavin; brother, Julian Raynor (Peggy) of Wilmington; and the mother of his children, Mickey Raynor of Wilmington.
A graveside funeral service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Greenlawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Sam Hill officiating.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the Breakers Unit at Davis Health Care Center for the wonderful and loving care they gave to Eddie during his time there.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Eddie’s memory may be made to First Advent Christian Church, 1625 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28412.
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