Bernell

Rayfield

Bernell Woodrow Rayfield son of the late Clyde James and Virgie (Newton) Rayfield was born in Ellington, Missouri, on November 12, 1921. He departed this life at Country Meadows Nursing Home in Park Hills, Missouri, on March 10, 2009, having attained the age of 87 years, three months and 26 days.

Bernell was united in marriage to Irene Wessel and to this union one son was born, Ronnie Rayfield. Bernell later married Shirley Dark. Bernell was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in WWII. He was assigned as a Medic Tech 409 to 76th General Hospital, Leigh, Belgium. He was awarded three Bronze Stars and good conduct Medals, the American Theatre Ribbon, the European/African Middle Eastern Theatre Campaigns Ribbon and three Overseas Bars. He was active ERC Service from September 2, 1942 until December 21, 1945. Bernell loved his family and he gave his life to the Lord in 2009.

Bernell was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Virgie Rayfield, his wives, Irene and Shirley, one step-son, Gregory Russell Rayfield, one brother, Willard (Marge) Rayfield, and two sisters, Geneva (Al) Weber and Shirley Ann Henderson.

Bernell is survived by his son, Ronnie Rayfield of North Carolina , one step-son, Winston Rayfield and wife Rose of Springfield, Missouri, two brothers, Glendal Rayfield of Bismarck, Missouri, Danny Rayfield and wife Doris of Park Hills, Missouri, one sister, Wanda Croft and husband Richard of Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bernell will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Thurs. 10 A.M.

Funeral Services: Thursday
March 12, 2009 at 1:00 P.M.
McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Minister: John Davis
Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri

In Lieu of flowers: American Cancer Society