ELIZABETHTOWN — John Floyd Raynor, 89, of Elizabethtown, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, to join his beloved Jewel Parker Raynor, who passed away in 1993.

He was an inspiration and role model to his family, friends, and the boys he led as director of Royal Rangers for more than 25 years. He was a devoted member of Dublin Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church for 42 years. Mr. Raynor worked as an electrician all of his adult life. His son Mark says, "He was the best electrician that God allowed to handle a pair of wire strippers." The memories created and love shared will long live on in those who knew him.

He is survived by three sons: Mark Raynor and wife Meda of Fredericksburg, Va., Phillip Raynor and wife Donna of Orlando, Fla., and Bruce Raynor of Newborn, Ga.; two brothers: Roscoe Raynor and wife Kitty Rose of Dublin, N.C. and Edward Raynor and wife Joann of Newborn, Ga.; three sisters: Lib Guthrie and husband Richard of Burlington, N.C., Shelby Warwick and husband Lynn of Tar Heel, and Frances Gonda of Bladenboro; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at Bladen Gaskins Funeral Home in Elizabethtown, followed by a funeral service at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Joe Foster officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Raynor Cemetery in Elizabethtown.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to his church, Dublin Pentecostal FW Baptist.

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Published by Bladen Journal from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for John Raynor

16 Entries

Rev. Jerome Pope

January 14, 2017

Brother John has been a blessing to many and touched the lives of young men thru the Royal Rangers. Our prayers and sympathy are with each one of you. He will forever be remembered for his love and dedication

Robb Britt

January 14, 2017

A good man and faithful servant to God. You will be missed John Raynor.

Larry Guyton

January 12, 2017

Mr. John always made me welcome in his home. I loved his humor and his laugh. He was a big part of my youth. He raised three good sons.

Nancy Beard Ashworth

January 12, 2017

So sorry for your loss Fran.
Nancy Beard Ashworth
Hilton Head Island, SC

Brian Skinner

January 12, 2017

Mr. John was a good man. I can remember going on camping trips with the Royal Rangers. Mr. John was also known as the Candy man from gum to candy he was always trying to give you some. My prayers go out to all the family

Jimmy Butler

January 12, 2017

John Raynor was an awesome man. He had a smile that would light up Texas and a Christian witness that was incredible. I was fortunate to attend church with him and to see him every Sunday. While growing up in some difficult circumstances, he was always encouraging to me and ready to give me a "pat on the back". I am grateful that my path crossed his as I was growing up. Surely he was a true man of God. I will be always grateful.

Neill Jackson

January 11, 2017

He was one of the best men I ever knew.

January 11, 2017

Praying for the entire Raynor family at this time of loss - may you rejoice in knowing that your loved one has been reunited with his precious Jewel! I wish I had had the pleasure of meeting Papa John, he sounded like a wonderful man. Love, LoLo

Johnnie Murchison

January 11, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Raynor Family. Have memories of you all when I was living on the Fisher Farm.

Samuel Shane Izzo

January 11, 2017

Wow what a wonderful person we have seen go to rest high on the mountain. What a joy it would have been to see Jesus hand Mr. John his keys to his mansion. Praise God this precious man is finally home. He was such a blessing and inspiration to many. Let me testify of his love and concern for me. I attended the same church with him for years. He was my Royal Ranger Commander. He was the chairman of our Deacon board for years. He was my boss on the our job. But more than anything he was my brother in Christ and my friend. He was John F. Raynor, a man of dignity and truth. He loved his family, his church, and I knew he loved me. I used to really enjoy going to his home and eating fish with him. I respected him greatly because he earned it. He told me one day, "son I will never ask you to do anything that I would not do myself". He was that kind of man. Strong, brutally Honest, and Smart. He was the best electrician I have known. He was a family man, he talked about you guys all the time. He served God with passion and labored tirelessly for the young men of PFWB denomination. Commander John you are my hero. I am a better person having Known you. God bless all the family, thanks for sharing your Dad with all of us. Rest in peace My friend, I love you and all our memories.

Wanda Carson Butler

January 11, 2017

My heart is heavy , knowing that " Uncle John" has left behind three wonderful sons . He was a Christian man for as long as I can remember him. He worked with my dad , Glenn Carson , for many years as electricians, and they were good friends for a long time. My condolences go out to Mark, Phillip, and Bruce. I pray that God will comfort your hearts. I love you all.

Jerry Baker

January 10, 2017

Having known Mr. Raynors son, Mark, for over fifty years and knowing the man he is, I feel confident in knowing the type man John Raynor had to have been. Therefore all should be grateful for having had him in their lives and sharing the journey by his side. Blessings to all...

January 10, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Raynor Family. A strong, loving and very close family with many fond memories and long family heritage.
Pittman Construction Company (Conyers, GA)

Ann Martin Britt

January 10, 2017

I used to sit in his Sunday School class many years ago. I knew Jewel and her family all my life. They were wonderful people and I know John is rejoicing in heaven and will be missed greatly. God will comfort all the family and friends.

Gay Phillips

January 9, 2017

One of the best men I grew up around besides my dad. A man of integrity and love. He really cared about everyone and would do what he could to help you (like loaning me his green "bug" for a week when I was in college because my parents were on vacation and I was unable to get up with them). He was a great man of God. Praying for you Mark, Philip and Bruce, and your families. May God comfort your hearts in knowing where he is and that he's reunited with his precious "Jewel". Love you all

January 9, 2017

Thank God for such a Godly man, My memories of him are all good. God bless you all and give you comfort knowing where he surely is, With Jesus. Rev. Elbert Hollowell

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