Donald "Sammy" Rayburn

Donald L. "Sammy" Rayburn, 80, of Point Pleasant, WV, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

He was born February 8, 1945, in Point Pleasant, WV, a son of the late Everett Mead Sr. and Edith Eva (McCarty) Rayburn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Beckner, Deloris Beckner, Carol Walker, and one niece, Angela Walker.

Sammy worked as an independent truck driver for 50 years. He attended Trinity United Methodist Church of Point Pleasant and was a member of the Wild Hogs Motorcycle Club of Mason County, WV.

Sammy is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lana Rayburn; son, Scott (Kim) Rayburn of Gallipolis, OH; two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Makenna; great-granddaughter, Hailey; great-grandson, Jeramiah; step-grandchildren, Jacob and Madison Ratliff; brother, Everett (Pam) Rayburn; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon Hargraves, Marlene Reynolds, Sally (Roger) Taylor, Dianne (Terry) Wallis, and many nieces and nephews.

Per his wishes, a graveside service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Forest Hills Cemetery, Letart, WV, with Pastor Ronnie Tote officiating.

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