Marvin Wayne Rayton

Rayton, Marvin

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Marvin Wayne Rayton, 75, passed on October 18, 2023, at Pioneer Ridge. Marvin was born August 20, 1948, to parents Harry and Freda Rayton in Kansas City, Missouri. Marvin was active in the United States Army beginning on March 16, 1967, and retired as an Army Master Sargent on February 1, 1992. He enjoyed hobbies like fishing, listening to music, reading, KU sports, and spending time with friends and family.

Marvin is survived by his companion for the past 20 years, Margaret Vos, his daughter, Danielle, his estranged wife Uta Rayton, brothers, Charles, Clarence, and Gary, sisters, Jeanette & Joyce, and 6 grandchildren.

Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Freda, son, Michael Rayton, son, Marc, Germany, sisters, Gloria, Alfreda, & Barbara, brothers, Harry Jr. (Ben), Lenard, Larry, William, & Donald.

Funeral services will be held on October 27, 2023, at 1 pm at Warren-McElwain Mortuary following a burial with Military Honors at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence.  A visitation will be held on the same date from 11am-1pm at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

The family suggests memorial contributions in his name to any Veteran’s Organization and may sent in care of the mortuary.

10 Condolences

  1. Jessica Freeman on October 20, 2023 at 5:53 pm

    PR definitely isn’t the same without you…. I mean who couldn’t just love you?! You are missed by many ❤️ RIH Sweet Marvin



  2. Helen Pendleton Rumbaut on October 22, 2023 at 2:53 pm

    Marvin was a year behind me in school but I remember him as an outstanding track athlete and good guy. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. My dad died at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living too. May the Lord comfort all who knew and loved Marvin.



  3. Hadley Heavin on October 22, 2023 at 3:21 pm

    Marvin was my best friend in high school. He always had my back and he had a soft spot for the underdog. I’ve thought of him many times and wish we could have reconnected. Rest in peace, Marvin! Hadley Heavin



  4. Richard Ryan on October 23, 2023 at 1:51 pm

    May you rest in Peace Marty, you shall be missed by all



  5. Kayla Rayton on October 23, 2023 at 7:30 pm

    I absolutely ❤️❤️❤️ you, Uncle Marty, and I’m sorry you didn’t make it to the holidays this year!!!!!!!!😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️🧡🧡🧡🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🍁🍁☕☕☕☕🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷 I will Miss you a LOT!!!!!!!!😢😢😢😢😢❤️❤️❤️❤️🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌠🌠💜. You will always be my funny hilarious Uncle!!!!!❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙🌷🌷



  6. Kayla Rayton on October 23, 2023 at 7:41 pm

    Also, Uncle Marty, I’d like to wish your spirit a very Happy Thanksgiving next month, 🧡🧡🥧 and a Merry Christmas in two months!!!!!!😢😢😢😢😢🌷🌷🌷💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡💚❤️💚🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧☕☕☕🥧🥧🍁🍁🍁☕☕☕☕☕☕🍭🍭🍭🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🌷🌷🌻🌻🌷🌻🌷😢😢. We all will miss you very much, and you were funny when Dad and Aunt Joyce and Uncle Moe and I came to visit you occasionally!!!!❤️❤️❤️🌷🌷💙💙🌻. Sorry you didn’t make to the rest of your birthdays!!!!😢😢😢😢😢🎁🎁🎁🎊🎊🎈. Hey, you got to 75, and I’m very proud of you!!!!!!!🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂❤️❤️❤️🌷🌷🌷



  7. Jim O’Connell on October 24, 2023 at 9:51 am

    To the Rayton Family: Sorry for your Loss. Marvin was a True Boyhood Friend. Remember playing baseball in South Park with Coach Roy Taylor, and Basketball in the Community Building.



  8. Andrew C. Galloway on October 24, 2023 at 1:55 pm

    I remember Marvin leaving to join the Army. He served during a most turbulent time. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.



  9. Gale Leanos on October 25, 2023 at 11:45 am

    Marvin saved me from a beating and I never forgot. Rest in peace my friend. My sympathy at the great loss to your family.



  10. Kathy Eisman on November 8, 2023 at 11:07 am

    Wow, Marvin is so missed here at Pioneer Ridge! Loved his bantering with the staff and his laugh. Thoughts and prayers for the family.



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