Tommy Paul Rayford

Services for Tommy Paul Rayford, 77, of Tyler will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Bullard, 1428 S. Houston St., with Rev. Lee Welch officiating. Burial will follow at Flint Cemetery under the direction of Brosang Family Funeral & Cremation Services.

Visitation is scheduled from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Bullard.

Mr. Rayford passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, in Tyler. He was born in Tyler on November 10, 1947, to Doris T. Rayford and Oren L. Rayford.

Mr. Rayford graduated from John Tyler High School in 1966. He married Linda Allen Rayford on January 30, 1970. They resided in Tyler for 55 years, where Mr. Rayford operated a mechanic's shop.

Mr. Rayford was preceded in death by his sweet wife, Linda, earlier this year. He is survived by loving family members including his son, Mitchell Rayford (Heidi) of Royse City; daughter, Kelly Rayford Hasten (Michael) of Bullard; sister, Evie Palmer of Corsicana; grandchildren, Madison Le, Allyson Hasten, Abby Hasten, Kaylee Rayford, Emily Hasten, Caleb Rayford; and great-grandchildren, Rhyatt Ross, Ezekiel Pena and Lily Flores. Mr. Rayford also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss him.

The pallbearers will be Michael Hasten, Gary Watkins, Caleb Rayford and Steve Black.