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Obituary For Earl Rayner
Earl Rayner, 78, passed away at his home in Clearwater, Florida on December 30, 2020. Earl was born on August 7, 1942, in Clearwater, Florida to Thomas Z. Rayner and Lillie Mae M. Rayner and was the third of 7 children.
Earl attended Pinellas County Schools, where he met his wife of 57 years Harriet (Singletary) Rayner. They married in 1963. After graduating from Pinellas High School, Earl went on to matriculate at Gibbs Junior College and later completed his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Florida. He earned a degree in Sociology but began his career as a Quality Assurance Engineer. He worked for Honeywell and eventually earned Engineer of the Year. He later worked for several international engineering firms, which included him establishing engineering plants in Latin America and Asia. Despite his professional achievements, Earl was most proud of being a devoted husband and father.
Earl is survived by his loving wife, Harriet; children Michael Rayner, Michele Rayner-Goolsby(Bianca Goolsby); grandson, Matthew Rayner; sisters Shirley Rayner-Bell(Cornelius) and Essie Mae Rayner-Jones. Other relatives and friends.
Close family and friends are invited to attend a socially distance Celebration Of Life service on January 9, 2021, at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 2751 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, Florida 33759. Viewing/Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of physical attendance and in an effort to comply with the CDC guidelines and recommendations, people are encouraged to live stream the service which will be available on the Smith-Youngs Funeral Home website. Flowers can be sent to Smith-Youngs Funeral Home on January 8, 2021. 1005 Howard Street Clearwater, Florida 33756.
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My great uncle,rest in peace. Your presence will be missed.
Sending our Condelences to our Rayner family. May the peace of the Lord be with you all. Kim,Wendell Marcus Russell
Pete, you were one of the best example of humanity and one of the strongest and loving man I have known. Please know that having you in my life was truly a blessing.
YOU were the example of Humanity and love of family at its best !!!!!
Pete, you were always so kind to me. You loved Tom and he loved you. I miss you both, but know you are together again. Love and missing you.
Angeline or as you called me while smiling Mrs. Rayner :) your Sister-In Law.
Uncle Pete, whether in person or waters and miles between us, we are so happy for the times we spent together. We are comforted knowing you were loved and you gave love. Aunt Harriet, Mike, Michelle, and Matthew thank you for welcoming us into your home and hearts. Love your nieces and nephews Tamara, Leslie, Quincy, and Mia King.
Pete, I will miss our visits, the laughter we shared, and watching sporting events together, especially football. Harriet, Mike, Michelle and Matthew my thoughts and prayers are with you. I love you all and will be with you in spirit, even though I can't be there in person. May the Lord bless and keep you all. Love you all. Nola
Pete – Our tears fall silently; our hearts grieve quietly. We know God hears our cries and shares our sorrow. We are thanking God for the Time, Love, Memories, and Conversations we shared. We will deeply miss you. Love, your Sisters. Essie and Shirley
Our condolences and prayers to the family.
To the Rayner family may the good memories see you through the difficult times ahead. My heart is saddened by your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many memories of spending time with your mom, dad and brother growing up. Rest easy cousin. Sincerely, Gwen Morrow
Will miss your full deep laughs.
Your niece, Sheri
My heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family ♥️
Rest Easy uncle.... Give my Nana a big hug for me!
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