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Clarence Rayton Obituary

Funeral Services for Clarence "Nody" Anthony Rayton, 66, Lawrence, will be 1 pm, Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11am-1pm.

He passed away on February 23, 2026 at home surounded by family.

Nody was born August 5, 1959, son of Harry Sr. and Freda Rayton. Nody was the 13th child out of 14 children. Gloria Brooks (Deceased), Harry Rayton Jr. (Deceased) Leonard Rayton (Deceased), Marvin Rayton (Deceased), Charles Rayton of Lawrence, Larry Rayton (Deceased), Jeanette Peterson of California, Barbara Barfield (Deceased), Donald Rayton(Deceased), Joyce Muhammad of Topeka, William Rayton (Deceased), Alfreda Rayton (Deceased), Gary Rayton of Topeka.

Nody married his high school sweetheart Kim (Guggisberg) Rayton February 14, 1980 and had 2 children.

Survivors include two children – James (Krystie) Rayton of Bourbonnais, IL and Kayla Rayton Lawrence, KS; 5 grandchildren– Denice Rayton, Tyrese Rayton, Samantha Barnes, Jordan Rayton, Destiny Rayton and 1 great grandson Alexander.

Nody worked at KU as a Landscaping Supervisor for 40 years and was their number 1 Football and Basketball fan. He also served in the National Guard for 25 years.

He was a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend to everyone.

Online condolences made at rumsey-yost.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Feb. 26, 2026.

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