Oren Clayton Rayford

February 24, 1937 - August 13, 2020

He loved Jesus and he portrayed it throughout his life. He loved and helped everyone whenever an opportunity crossed his path.

Clayton retired from the City of Tyler, Water Department.

Preceded in death by father Oren Lumpkin Rayford and mother Dorris Mithcelle Rayford.

Clayton is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Wanda Turner Rayford and 3 children; Cindy Rayford Huff and husband John, Oren Daniel (Danny) Rayford, and Connie Lynn Ray-ford-Kelley.

 He was blessed with 5 grandchildren; Michael Hall Jr., Casey Huff Bixby, Clint Huff, Cady Huff McKeever and husband Josh, Billy Bob Rayford and wife Michelle.

Clayton had 7 Great Grandchildren; Chassity Hall  USAF, Brodi Hall, Cooper Bixby, Conner Bixby, Toni Huff, Shaydi McKeever, and Emalee McKeever.

His brother’s Larry Rayford and wife Pat, and Tommy Rayford and wife Linda. His sister Evie Rayford Palmer.

As well as a large extended family, Sondra Erwin, Rhonda Garcia, and RodneyFountain and many nieces and nephews.

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall no want. he maketh me to lie down in green pastures, he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restored my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.”