Woodrow Rayburn Sr.

Woodrow Rayburn Sr., age 75, of Olive Hill, KY went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Wednesday afternoon July 24, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born December 29, 1948 in Carter County, KY a son of the late Thamer and Ruby Gilliam Rayburn.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters, Nancy Fannin, Barb Butler and Loretta Parker and one brother Oscar Rayburn.

Woodrow was the Pastor of Walnut Grove Church for over 40 years, where he poured his heart and soul into preaching, singing and working for the Lord. He loved to farm and work the land to meet the needs to provide for his family. He loved walks to his cabin, orchard and barn to have his time with the Lord. His favorite things in the world was to attend church and have fellowship. He also loved to spending days at Bridge Rock with his friends and family.

He is survived by his Loving wife of 57 years Patricia Ann Stephens; Six children, Woodrow “Blue” Rayburn Jr and Michelle, Misty and Jeff Roe, Tammy and Eddie Clary, Wendy and Justin Knight all of Olive Hill, KY, Trudi and Matthew Zornes of Vanceburg, KY, Dusty and David Whisman of Morehead, KY; Four Brothers, Eugene and Bernice Rayburn, Chalmer Rayburn, Arthur and Cathy Rayburn, Donnie and Kathy Rayburn, Eight Sisters, Margie Conley, Doretta Webb, Shirley and Gary Dean, Diane Sammons, Rosie and Earl Bond, Debbie and Phillip Reynolds Garnett Nichols, Linda and Patrick Taylor; two brothers-in-law, Donnie Fannin and Bobby Butler;  27 Grandchildren, 30 Great Grandchildren. In addition to these he leaves many relatives and friends that will cherish his memory.

Funeral Services will be conducted 2:00PM Sunday July 28, 2024 at the Walnut Grove Community Church with Bro. Jeff Roe, Bro. Earl Bond, Bro. Mike Bryant Officiating. Burial will follow in the Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be, Cody Roe, Dustin Rayburn, Dakota Roe, Edward Clary, Mason Perry, Eli Rayburn, D.J. Wilson, Donnie Rayburn.

Honorary pallbearer will be Woodrow “Blue” Rayburn Jr.

Visitation will be after 6:00 PM Saturday until 2:00 PM Sunday at the Walnut Grove Community Church, 460 Walnut Grove, Vanceburg, KY 41179.

Arrangements are under the direction of the

Duvall & Moore Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Olive Hill KY

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