Emmitt Emanuel Rayford

Sep 2, 1956 — May 20, 2026

  • Emmitt passed away at home on May 20, 2026. He was born to James and Mamie H.
  • Rayford on September 2, 1956 in Gary, Indiana.

  1. Emmitt was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Lester Harvey, Curtis Harvey,
  2. Alvin Harvey and James Harvey.

  3. Emmitt is survived by his two sisters Christine McKathrine, Marcine Durham, his brother
  4. Leonard Harvey and his children Emmitt Randall, Marquez Rayford, Darius Rayford,
  5. Omari Rayford, Two grandchildren, children, many other nieces, nephews, other
  6. relatives and dear friends. Emmitt found pride, passion and purpose in his long-time
  7. carrier as a truck driver.

  8. Emmitt will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather. Emmitt will be missed
  9. by his loving family and precious close friends. Emmitt lived his life to the fullest and
  10. enjoyed playing basketball, listening to music, being in good company, playing bingo
  11. and helping others. Emmitt has touched endless lives, and may we continue to
  12. celebrate what he has contributed to our lives.

  13. The Lord Is My Shepherd
  14. A Psalm of David.
  15. 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
  16. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.
  17. He leads me beside still waters.
  18. 3 He restores my soul.
  19. He leads me in paths of righteousness
  20. for his name's sake.
  21. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
  22. I will fear no evil,
  23. for you are with me;
  24. your rod and your staff,
  25. they comfort me.
  26. 5 You prepare a table before me
  27. in the presence of my enemies;
  28. you anoint my head with oil;
  29. my cup overflows.
  30. 6 Surely goodness and mercy [e] shall follow me
  31. all the days of my life,
  32. and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
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