Benjamin "Bennie" Raynor

Benjamin Raynor Obituary

HAMPTON - Benjamin "Bennie" Raynor, passed away on Sept. 13, 2008.
He was welcomed by his daughter, Sherry Raynor.
Bennie is survived by his brother, Charles Raynor; his wife of 50 years, Martha Raynor; five sons, Benjamin Raynor Jr. of Newport News, James H. Raynor of Waverly, John Raynor and wife, Jeanette of Newport News, William Raynor and wife, Theresa of Hampton, Christopher Raynor and wife, Crystal of Hampton; daughter, Eunice Stevens and husband, Thomas of Lancaster; mother-in-law, Thelma Lawson of Hampton; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews, nieces, family and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home by the Rev. Samuel Hyde, with interment to follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press on Sep. 15, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Raynor

11 Entries

Eunice Stevens

September 29, 2008

Thank everyone for nice things you said about my dad and the family.We all appreciate it and thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts.I know dad is better now.
Thanka again

jolene stewart

September 23, 2008

martha and family,words can't began to tell you how sorry i am for your loss.benny was such a special person that all that knew him come to care for him.he will be greatly missed by all but you have the comfort of knowing that he will no longer suffer. he is in a good place and i'm sure that he was met by so many loved ones. please know how sorry i am and if ever a time you need me for anything you know where i am. love jolene

gene and debbie dezern

September 22, 2008

we are sorry for your loss .you are in are thoughts and prayers he will be missed

Sandi Murphy

September 22, 2008

Though I did not know you for many years, I saw the love and caring of you by your family and friends.
How wonderful you were here to make such a positive influence as you shared your life with those who meant so much to you.
You will remain in the hearts of many.
I am blessed to have known you and will miss you.
Sandi

Bill Vose

September 19, 2008

Bennie Jr., I never met your dad, but he must have been terrific to have raised as many kids as he did. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Jean Kirkland

September 17, 2008

I didn't get to know Bennie as well as I would have liked to, with me only getting to see him and Martha when I visited Jeanette and Bunkie. I know he was loved very much by his family, and I know he loved his family deeply, even though it was not his nature to express or show it. I know it will be hard to go on without him, but take comfort in knowing that he is watching over his loved ones. Remenber the good times with him and know that some day we all will be together again. Bennie you will be missed but not forgotten. Sending my love and prayers to the family. Jean

Vicki Anderson

September 16, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family now and always. It may seem strange to say that a lot of our grieving takes place watching our loved ones struggle and suffer and in death we do receive a sort of peace. We still have our moments of sadness and lonliness that is ours alone but our healing begins because theirs is complete. Although we shall all miss Bennie, his healing is now complete. May you all remember to lean on God's love and understanding through your most toughest times. I will miss you dearly Uncle Bennie!!!

Jeanette Raynor

September 16, 2008

Oh,how you will be missed,your funny sayings and the funny things you did that always kept us wondering what you say or do next. You were such a wonderful Dad and Father-In-Law,always there to lend a helping hand or advice .Who's going to keep "your space" straight?And as the words in a song "Who's Gonna Fill Your Shoes?''no one,you were one of a kind who is loved and missed so much.You are in a better place with no more pain,to want you back,, We all do ,,but in good health and thats not possible.Watch over us and know you are always in our hearts.
With much Love & Sorrow
Bunkie & Jeanette

Karen Courtney

September 15, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about Bennie.my dad mack perry was a very good friend of bennies.my dad passed away over twenty years ago.I know he and my dad can now be friends in heaven.if there is anything me and my family can do please call me .my name is karen.I will miss bennie alot he has told me so much about may dad that I did not know.my number is 851-2932.my god bless you all.
Karen Courtney

Jessica Friedenberg

September 15, 2008

Well Bennie, not to much of the Family gets online lol so I may very well be the only one to sign this guestbook but at least it will allow me to express my thoughts. I thank you so much for what you have given me through the years. I was closer to you than my paternal grandfather so as far as I am concerned you ARE my grandfather. There is no "step" to it. I thank you so much for accepting us as your own through the years. As you know Thanksgiving is around the corner and it just won't be the same. How am I going to make the sweet potatoes pies without you around? Now they may taste like h*ll!! haha But who knows maybe you can whisper a little something in my ear while I'm cooking!!! :) You are at peace now and Sherry is by your side. Let the good times begin!!! :) We miss and love you both so very much!! Cancer is a horrible thing and you have my word that I will never miss a Relay for Life as long as I'm alive. We will find a cure!! I'm just sorry that it had to take the lives of 2 such beautiful people. We love you Benny and we will see you again one day!! We will miss you, "you old quack" haha (chip misses you terribly)

All of my Love,
Jess

Brenda Faller

September 15, 2008

our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief, may your memories bring you comfort. If there is anything that the family needs please let me know. I am here for all of you, even if you just need to talk. If you don't reconize me, it is because, of my name I am married now, I am Charles Raynor III Daughter Ethel (Frances) Is my mother. Here is my cell phone number in case any of my family needs me (757)537-3383 . And again I am so very sorry for your loss.

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