Daniel Richard Rayne, retired truck driver

Daniel “June” Richard Rayne, 77, of Frankford, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born Jan. 10, 1945, son of the late Daniel and Janie C. Griffin  

Daniel received his early education from the Selbyville School. He retired after working as a truck driver for both H&H Poultry for approximately 15 years and Hopkins Construction for approximately 23 years. He attended The Spirit of Excellence Church in Dagsboro.  

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Ruth R. Rayne; daughter Ruth R. Rayne; two sisters Margie Mumford, Grace Showell; and a brother Charles Rayne.

Left to mourn his passing and cherish his memory are his six children: Charles Rayne (Maureen) of Atlanta, Ga., Valerie White of Georgetown, Francina Chisum (David) of Frederica, Martina Rayne Ross (Monroe) of Frankford, Donnell Briddell (Vanessa) of Millsboro, and Cornelius Briddell of Millsboro; five siblings: Elisha Griffin (Tanya), Shirley Handy (Herbert), Barbara Cottman (Robert), Helen Harmon and Jeanlene Jacobs (Glen); 12 grandchildren: Tomaris White, Sherricka White, Cierra Wescott, Ta’Shanda Rayne, William Rayne, Tykia Briddell, Tomorrow Briddell, Donnell Briddell, Shaunell Briddell, Shaunia Briddell, Drashaun Briddelland Ryan Lynch; eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.  He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 28, at St. John 2nd Baptist Church, 26602 Mt. Joy Road, Millsboro, where friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. for visitation and viewing. Interment will follow at Zoar Golden Acres.

Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

Letters of condolence may be emailed via watsonfh.com.