Selvyn Tally Rayborn

Selvyn Tally Rayborn obituary

Selvyn Tally Rayborn

Selvyn Rayborn Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pinehaven Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC on Nov. 10, 2025.
Selvyn 'Tally' Rayborn, Jr., 62, passed away on November 9, 2025, at Forrest General Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born June 28, 1963, in Lumberton, MS to Selvyn Tally Rayborn, Sr and Sadie Simmons Rayborn.

Tally had a zest for life and was loved by everyone he met. Tally retired from the offshore oil industry and loved Ford pickup trucks and flashy automobiles.

He is preceded in death by his father Selvyn Rayborn of Baxterville

Tally is survived by one son, Cole Rayborn; his mother, Sadie Simmons Rayborn of Columbia; one brother, Todd Rayborn (Tammy) of Baxterville; one sister, Tanya Carney (Rick) of Columbia; stepbrother, Randy Brown of Baxterville; nephew, Jared Rayborn of Baxterville; niece, Joci Rayborn of Gulfport, MS; many cousins and other family members.

To honor Tally's wishes, there will be a Graveside Service held November 12th at 11:00 A.M. at the Pope Cemetery in North Columbia

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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