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Rev. Michael Rayson

1974 - 2024

BORN

1974

DIED

2024

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Irwin Chapel - Granite City

3960 Maryville Rd

Granite City, Illinois

Michael Rayson Obituary

Rayson
Alton - Rev. Michael Dion Rayson, 50, passed away September 23, 2024.
VIS: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. SVC: 12 noon Sat. Oct. 19 at Alton Main Street United Methodist Church. www.irwinchapel.com

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Published by The Telegraph on Oct. 1, 2024.

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Roger Nightingale

June 17, 2025

Deeply sorry to hear the very sad news of Mike, we often play his c.d.s during our services that he sent to me during lockdown, here in U.K. I realise it is a while since Mike passed. He was very helpful to us.

Rhonda Moore

October 20, 2024

I´m so sorry to hear of Michael´s passing. We had classes together at ALPS. I enjoyed his humor and his music...he was certainly very talented and he will be missed.

Pastor Frank Rogers

October 19, 2024

So sorry to hear this news, Mike and I attended ALPS together for a few years and had such a wonderful time worshiping together. His voice and musical ability always amazed me. I still listen to the CD of his I have. Our condolence to you all. May our Lord grand you comfort.

Adrian Spencer

October 8, 2024

Very sad to hear of my friend Mike's passing. I only found out this morning, 09th October 2024, as I am in Australia.
Prayers, condolences and prayers to Jen and family.

Randy Rutledge

October 4, 2024

Mike spoke and sang at our church, spent the night in the parsonage. We appreciated him so much! He shared from the heart and his testimony was deeply moving. So sad he has passed. Deepest sympathy to his family.

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