Kyle Rayburn
William Kyle Rayburn went to the great fishing lake in the sky on August 9, 2019, surrounded by his family. Kyle was born on January 26, 1960, to William Noel and Barbara Rayburn, in Beaumont, Texas. He graduated from Hamshire Fannett in 1978 and went on to pursue a degree in Instrumentation at Lamar Institute of Technology.
Kyle was a lifelong resident of the Southeast Texas area and his credo was serving others and his community. He had a passion for construction and remodeling houses. He was a self-employed contractor for over 25 years and no job was too big or too small for Kyle. He served on the Winnie-Stowell Fire Department, Boy Scouts of America and East Chambers Ag Youth Committee. He was a proud coach of Little League and loved watching his players grow in the sport. Kyle has proudly served as a member of the East Chambers ISD Board of Trustees for the past 6 years. He played an instrumental role in founding the East Chambers Bass Club. Kyle was an active member of the Saint Louis Catholic Church.
It was apparent that Kyle had a love for the outdoors. He loved hunting and fishing with his children and grandchildren. His place of peace was Lake Sam Rayburn. He enjoyed spending holidays and weekends there with his family and friends. Kyle was always looking forward to spending time out on the water in his beloved Skeeter Bass Boat.
Above all, Kyle loved his family. He is survived by his wife, Annette Hale Rayburn; son, Jay Rayburn and his wife, Morgan, of Winnie; daughter, Lana Nelius and her husband, Russell, of Winnie; grandsons, Case and Eli Rayburn; mother, Barbara Rayburn of Lake Jackson; sisters, Janice Constantine and her husband, Joe, of Lake Jackson and Gwen Abshire of Clear Lake; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Kyle is preceded in death by his father, William Noel Rayburn; sister, Traci Rayburn Hampton; mother-in-law, Eunice Hale Kotz; and fathers-in-law, J.E. Hale and Marlin Kotz.
A Rosary for Mr. Rayburn will be recited at 5:00 p.m., with his gathering to follow until 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 12, 2019, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at St. Louis Catholic Church, 315 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, with his interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.
Kyle always found the good in every person and every situation. In honor of him, we ask that you spread random acts of kindness to all. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the East Chambers Bass Club, 234 East Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas 77665.
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Fairview Cemetery
Fairview Cemetery
- 223 cemetery dr winnie tx 77665
Mass of Christian Burial
Mass of Christian Burial
- 315 w. buccaneer drive winnie tx 77665
- 08/13/2019
- 10:00 am
Gathering of family and friends
Gathering of family and friends
- 134 w. buccaneer drive winnie tx 77665
- 08/12/2019
- 7:02 pm
- 134 w. buccaneer drive- winnie tx 77665
- 08/12/2019
- 5:00 pm
Comments
Janet Foote
I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Suzie Ortego
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Sincerely, Suzie and Kenny Ortego
Betty Peebles
So sorry to hear about Kyle. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Concetta A Rollins
Annette and family - We are so very sorry for your loss. Always loved and thought so much of Kyle! Gone too soon. Prayers for all of you and may God grant you peace and comfort. Love to all - Concetta and Malcolm Rollins
Dave Mitscherling
Our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Glenda Pearce
RIP my sweet friend. Prayers for family. Thinking about each any every one. Blessings. Love
Bill Fisher
Kyle’s family, so sorry for your lose. Kyle was my first friend when I moved to Fannett and remained a great friend through school and beyond. A lot of great memories with Kyle and his family. Bill and Iris Fisher
Curtis Gene Labby
Due to distance I was not privileged to experience the man Kyle became and I regret that. I do know that Barbara was a loving pillar of strength for him. Fish in Peace
Lisa Martin & Jeanie Martin
My mom Jeanie and I were so sorry to hear about Kyle‘s passing. We got to spend every Tuesday with him for nine months during RCIA classes .and it was a pleasure and joy getting to know him. We all had such a good time learning about and growing our faith together . Prayers go out to his family during this very difficult time. God bless you all. Lisa and Jeanie Martin
John and Vickey Gaulding
Dear Annette,Jay, and Lana, We remain in prayer for you to have comfort, peace, and strength for the day.. May God direct your path as you say good bye for now. Love, Johnny and Vickey
Shorty Decuir
I am so sorry for the loss of such a dear friend. He will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with Annette and the family. Kyle was always busy working and lending a helping hand to everyone. He had such a love in being helpful and serving others. He was surely a blessing in my life! Kyle has earned his wings!! Shorty Decuir
Melissa Ogden Hoyt
Kyle and Lana, I'm so so sorry to hear of your dad passing. Please know that I'll be praying for comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Jennifer & Darren Smith
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family during this very difficult time. Mr. Rayburn's contributions to this community will be forever remembered and his love for East Chambers ISD will be treasured by all.
Jim Martin
Sorry for your loss, I will sincerely miss our fishing chats at the lake. Heaven has gained another great fisherman.
Teresa Bordages Hill
I’m so sorry for your loss.. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Pud Stafford Crozier
Barbara & family....my heart and love goes out to you. May God bless all of you..
Marilyn Holt
Annette, Jay, and Lana So sorry for your loss. Prayers to all of you