Robert Raynor, loved technology, electronics

Robert (Bob or Bobby) Raynor, 71, of Seaford, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford. Bob was born June 7, 1951, to Ernest Raynor and Clara Raynor in Middletown, Pa.  After living in Middletown for the first six years of his life, the family made the move to Miami, Fla., in 1957.

Bob attended schools in Miami and was a proud South West High School Eagle. He briefly followed in his father's and sister's footsteps while working for South Port Transportation Aviation, and became the third in the family to work in the aviation field at the same time. One day when a door-to-door salesman knocked on the Raynor family door, Bob found his niche in life. Starting as a door-to-door salesman for Kirby Vacuum Cleaners, he worked his way up not only in the company but also to Delaware, and became a successful factory distributor for Kirby Vacuums for many years. During that time, Bob and his sales team won numerous awards. He last worked at Harrington Raceway & Casino as a dealer and made many friends there.

Bob loved technology and electronics. Back when Radio Shack was the "in" place, many of his friends and his children's friends jokingly called their home Raynor Shack, because all of the latest electronics were found there. Through the years, Bob loved to go fishing with his buddies Donald, Eddie and JT. Bob was always up for going out to eat.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his five children, Angela (George) Cain of Wellington, Fla., Randy Raynor of Sanford, Fla., Shane (Kathie) Raynor of Winter Gardens, Fla., Christina Renee' Raynor of Milford, and Robin Raynor of Dover; 18 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, with three more on the way; and two stepchildren, Mike Wilkerson and Rena' Wilkerson, both of Seaford. He is also survived by his sister, Patti Raynor of Coral Gables, Fla.; uncles, William Raynor of Smyrna, and George Raynor of Indian Lake Estates, Fla.; cousins, Valerie Raynor, Billy Raynor and Pam Gray, all of Dover, the mother of his children and close friend, Cathy Poist of Angola; and Nancy Raynor of Seaford, who took care of his wants and needs and remained a very close friend.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Cranston Funeral Home, 300 N. Shipley St., Seaford, where friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m.