James Woodrow "Woody" Rayburn

James Woodrow "Woody" Rayburn, 101 of Kenova, WV went to be with his Lord January 2, 2016. He was born June 16, 1914 on Queens Creek in Wayne County, WV a son of the late Robert and Nellie Billups Rayburn. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Annabelle Michael Rayburn; a son, John R. Rayburn and 18 siblings. Woody worked the Rayburn farm until 1939 and later retired from Columbia Gas Company after 33 years of service. He had been an avid horse and knife trader and enjoyed recycling newspapers for his church. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior when he was 37 years old and was a member of Kenova United Methodist Church and also attended Shiloh United Methodist church for 17 years. Woody was a lifetime member of Buena Vista Masonic Lodge #60. Masonic Rites will be performed at the cemetery. He loved the Lord, his family and friends. Survivors include his beloved son Larry D. Rayburn and his wife Nancy of Ft. Thomas, KY; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Rayburn of Kenova; three granddaughters Debby Moore, of Kenova, Melissa (Joe) Hunt of Delbarton, WV and Deidre (Scott) Farley of Kenova; three grandsons John R. (Anne) Rayburn Jr. of Hurricane, WV, Scott (Kim) Rayburn of Kansas City, KS and Denver Rayburn of New York City, NY; three great granddaughters Jenny (Jared) Stephens, Monica Rayburn all of Hurricane and Emily Rayburn of Kansas City; five great grandsons Zachary (April) Moore of Salt Rock, WV, Zane Moore of Huntington, WV, John R. Rayburn III of Hurricane, Ethan Rayburn of Kansas City and Beau Farley of Kenova; three great great grandchildren Marley Moore and Tyler and Jaxon Stephens; six special friends Fred Hurley, Ron Keyser, Buck Lykins, Jack Riggs, Bob Dawson and William Gibson. His grandsons and great grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Kenova United Methodist Church. A celebration of his life will be conducted at noon, Thursday January 7, 2016 at the church with Pastor Jim Richards officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Kenova United Methodist Building Fund, 503 15th St. Kenova, WV 25530. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.