Marvin Wayne Rayton

Marvin Wayne Rayton, 75, passed on October 18, 2023, at Pioneer Ridge. Marvin was born August 20, 1948, to parents Harry and Freda Rayton in Kansas City, Missouri. Marvin was active in the United States Army beginning on March 16, 1967, and retired as an Army Master Sargent on February 1, 1992. He enjoyed hobbies like fishing, listening to music, reading, KU sports, and spending time with friends and family.

Marvin is survived by his companion for the past 20 years, Margaret Vos, his daughter, Danielle, his estranged wife Uta Rayton, brothers, Charles, Clarence, and Gary, sisters, Jeanette & Joyce, and 6 grandchildren.

Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Freda, son, Michael Rayton, son, Marc, Germany, sisters, Gloria, Alfreda, & Barbara, brothers, Harry Jr. (Ben), Lenard, Larry, William, & Donald.

Funeral services will be held on October 27, 2023, at 1 pm at Warren-McElwain Mortuary following a burial with Military Honors at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence.  A visitation will be held on the same date from 11am-1pm at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

The family suggests memorial contributions in his name to any Veteran’s Organization and may sent in care of the mortuary.