Calvin Timothy Rayne Jr., chief custodian
Calvin Timothy Rayne Jr., 85, of Millsboro passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. He was born in Selbyville, Oct. 22, 1933, to the late Calvin Timothy Rayne Sr. and Hazel (Long) Rayne.
Following his service to our country in the U.S. Army, Mr. Rayne worked for Mumford Sheet Metal in Selbyville and as a painting contractor. He also worked full time as a custodian for the Indian River School District at the Selbyville Middle School, and Phillip C. Showell Elementary, where he retired as chief custodian after 22 years of service. He was a founding member of the Roxana Volunteer Fire Department. During his earlier years, Mr. Rayne enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He was a longtime member of The River - A Wesleyan Church in Roxana.
Mr. Rayne passed away on his 61st wedding anniversary with his wife Harriet Lewis Rayne and his family at the bedside. He is also survived by his son Denny D. Rayne and wife Lynne of Argo’s Corner; brother George Rayne and wife Erica of Selbyville; sisters Jeannette Bunting of Cocoa Beach, Fla., and Naomi Hudson of Selbyville; and one grandson Stephen Rayne of Durham, N.C.; along with many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be offered Saturday, Nov. 17, at 11 a.m., at The River - A Wesleyan Church, 35175 Roxana Road, Frankford, where friends may visit one hour prior to the services.
Interment will be private at the Roxana Cemetery.
The family would like to especially thank the doctors and nursing staff at Beebe Healthcare and Delaware Hospice for their dedicated, compassionate care, and the kind support offered by the members of the Beebe Medical Foundation.
Memorial contributions may be made to The River - A Wesleyan Church, 35175 Roxana Road, Frankford, DE 19945, or to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Arrangements are by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Georgetown.
Please visit Mr. Rayne's Life Memorial and sign the online guest register at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
