Robert Rayner Obituary Robert Dale "Bobby" Rayner, Sr. December 3, 1960 - December 19, 2015 Chesterfield- Robert Dale "Bobby" Rayner, Sr. went to be with the LORD December 19th, 2015. Born in Hopewell on December 3rd, 1960, Bobby grew up in the Woodlawn area with family all around. A lifelong member of Nazareth Lutheran Church, he loved to go fishing with his father. He was a truck driver with many friends far and wide, a large equipment operator and he loved his Mustangs and his dog Sandy. Bobby passed in his home in Chesterfield on December 19th from unknown causes. He was predeceased by his loving mother, Mary Alice Campbell Rayner. Survived by his father, William Aaron Rayner, Sr., Siblings, Mary Julia "Judy" Reidmiller (Lee), William Aaron Rayner, Jr, (Susan), Carol Anne Rayner Harris (Rick). His children, Michelle Rayner, Robert Dale Rayner, Jr., and Brandon Ray Rayner, his ex-wife, Donna Rayner Massey, stepson Matthew Albright, and stepdaughter, Tracey Housand (Luke). Grandchildren, Jaysen Clark Sorrell, Jr., Cheyanne Allison Catherine Whittman, and Wayland Housand, numerous nieces and nephews, and a very close friend, Brent Watkins. A service will be held Monday, January 4th, 2016, at 11 AM at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Hopewell, located on the corner of 20th and Grant Streets. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to help with Bobby s final expenses through Wright Funeral Home, 206 West Fourth Avenue, Franklin, VA 23851, (757)-562-4144.www.wrightfuneralhome.org Published by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Jan. 4, 2016. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/3540605 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/robert-rayner-obituary?pid=177131614 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Robert Dale "Bobby" Rayner, Sr. passed away on 19 December 2015. A lifelong member of Nazareth Lutheran Church, he was known for his love of fishing, Mustangs, and his dog Sandy. He is survived by his father, siblings, children, grandchildren, and friends. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for Robert Dale "Bobby" Rayner, Sr. were held on 4 January 2016. He was laid to rest following the service. ## The Edited Obituary Robert Dale "Bobby" Rayner, Sr. December 3, 1960 - December 19, 2015 Chesterfield - Robert Dale "Bobby" Rayner, Sr. went to be with the Lord December 19th, 2015. Born in Hopewell on December 3rd, 1960, Bobby grew up in the Woodlawn area with family all around. A lifelong member of Nazareth Lutheran Church, he loved to go fishing with his father. He was a truck driver with many friends far and wide, a large equipment operator, and he loved his Mustangs and his dog Sandy. Bobby passed in his home in Chesterfield on December 19th from unknown causes. He was predeceased by his loving mother, Mary Alice Campbell Rayner. Survived by his father, William Aaron Rayner, Sr., siblings, Mary Julia "Judy" Reidmiller (Lee), William Aaron Rayner, Jr. (Susan), Carol Anne Rayner Harris (Rick). His children, Michelle Rayner, Robert Dale Rayner, Jr., and Brandon Ray Rayner, his ex-wife, Donna Rayner Massey, stepson Matthew Albright, and stepdaughter, Tracey Housand (Luke). Grandchildren, Jaysen Clark Sorrell, Jr., Cheyanne Allison Catherine Whittman, and Wayland Housand, numerous nieces and nephews, and a very close friend, Brent Watkins. A service will be held Monday, January 4th, 2016, at 11 AM at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Hopewell, located on the corner of 20th and Grant Streets. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to help with Bobby's final expenses through Wright Funeral Home, 206 West Fourth Avenue, Franklin, VA 23851, (757)-562-4144. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Published by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin on January 4, 2016. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Robert Dale Bobby Rayner, Sr. | |---------|--------------------------------| | Age | 55 years | | Birth | 3 December 1960; Hopewell | | Death | 19 December 2015; Chesterfield | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------------|------------------|--------------| | Robert Dale Bobby Rayner, Sr. | Decedent | Chesterfield | | William Aaron Rayner, Sr. | Father | Unknown | | Mary Julia Judy Reidmiller | Sibling | Unknown | | William Aaron Rayner, Jr. | Sibling | Unknown | | Carol Anne Rayner Harris | Sibling | Unknown | | Michelle Rayner | Child | Unknown | | Robert Dale Rayner, Jr. | Child | Unknown | | Brandon Ray Rayner | Child | Unknown | | Donna Rayner Massey | Ex-Wife | Unknown | | Matthew Albright | Stepson | Unknown | | Tracey Housand | Stepdaughter | Unknown | | Jaysen Clark Sorrell, Jr. | Grandchild | Unknown | | Cheyanne Allison Catherine Whittman | Grandchild | Unknown | | Wayland Housand | Grandchild | Unknown | | Brent Watkins | Close Friend | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Robert Dale "Bobby" Rayner, Sr. was born on 3 December 1960 in Hopewell. 2. He grew up in the Woodlawn area with family all around. 3. Bobby was a lifelong member of Nazareth Lutheran Church. 4. He enjoyed fishing with his father. 5. Bobby worked as a truck driver and large equipment operator. 6. He had a passion for Mustangs and his dog, Sandy. 7. Bobby passed away in his home in Chesterfield on 19 December 2015 from unknown causes. 8. He was predeceased by his loving mother, Mary Alice Campbell Rayner.