Col. Robert S. Rayfield, USAF (Ret.)
October 13, 1928 ~ November 3, 2015
Col. Robert S. Rayfield, USAF (Ret.)
Col. Robert S. Rayfield, of New Braunfels, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at his residence at the age of 87. Col. Rayfield was born on October 13, 1928 in Weogufka, AL to the late Grover C. and Emma Stewart Rayfield. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Richard M. Rayfield, Jr.; sister, Annie Maude Rayfield Sadler, and a brother, Gerald Q. Rayfield. Survivors include his loving wife, Sara Rayfield; sons, Major R.S. Rayfield, Jr. and wife, Karen; and Col. Richard M. Rayfield and wife, Jeannine; grandchildren, Robert J., Kristin A. and Ryan J. Rayfield. In addition, Col. Rayfield is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Col Rayfield was a proud graduate of the University of Alabama, a Vietnam vet, former employee of McCoy's, and active in the New Braunfels community with the Chamber of Commerce, Lion's Club, and Wurstfest. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, November 9, 2015 at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at First Protestant Church. Private interment with full military honors will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Per Col. Rayfield's wishes, no flowers-- instead, memorial donations in memory of Col. Rayfield may be sent to: the Texas Lions Camp, 4100 San Antonio Hwy., Kerrville, TX 78028.
Braedon and I send our prayers and our care in your time of loss. (BSA 500)
Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. God’s blessings.
A good communicator is ready to talk to God. Bless you, Bob and thanks for everything
WILL MISS OUR WAVES TO EACH OTHER, ALMOST DAILY. THE NEIGHBORHOOD WILL NEVER BE AS PATRIOTIC, AS FRIENDLY AND AS SAFE, AGAIN. -SO SORRY TO BE AWAY FOR BOB’S SERVICES. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
It was always an honor and a pleasure to work with Bob on many non profit community committees, where he gave his time and services unselfishly. New Braunfels is definitely a better place from his efforts. He will be missed. Nancy and Jerry Ford.
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May the Lord comfort you all. With great sympathy- Paul & Angie Cox & Elijah Larson (Troop 500)
I know Bob was a great person.
We thought the world of Bob. What a delightful man. Our thoughts are with his family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Rayfield family at this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences and prayers to the Rayfield family. Colonel Rayfield was a great man who, together with his wonderful wife, raised two fine men. He will be missed.
To the family of Col. Robert S. Rayfield. We are very saddened to hear of your loss. Please know how very sorry we are.
Sara: Bill and I loved Bob very much. So sorry to hear of his passing. We have many fond memories of Bob from McCoy’s. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers through this grieving time.. Did you know that an eagle knows when a storm is approaching long before it breaks? The eagle will fly to some high spot and wait for the winds to come and when the storm hits, it sets its wings so that the wind will pick it up and lift it above the storm. While the storm rages below, the eagle is soaring and above it. The eagle does not escape the storm. It simply uses the storm to lift it higher. It rises on the winds that bring the storm. When the storms of life come upon us – and all of us will experience them – we can rise above them by setting out minds and our belief toward God. The storms do not have to overcome us. We can allow God’s power to lift us above them. God enable us to ride the winds of the storm that bring sickness, tragedy, failure and disappointment in our lives. We can soar above the storm. Remember, it is not the burdens of life that weigh us down, it is how we handle them. “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.” Isaiah 40:31
Dear Stew & Karen & family, Wishing you the peace of the Lord at this time.
Our deepest condolences to Sara and the family. We have so many fond memories of great times with Bob and Sara. Bob was an outstanding, loving, and great man. He will be missed so much. Love, Kenny and Kay