Kenneth Melbourne Rayburn

Kenneth Melbourne Rayburn, 91, died Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. Kenneth was a longtime resident of Beaumont, and was a longtime auto body tech and supervisor with Sam White Oldsmobile. Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Army.

Kenneth was a Mr. Fix It, he enjoyed flying remote control airplanes, camping, he built airboats, he also enjoyed fishing, boating, and was an all around outdoorsman.

A Gathering of Friends and Family will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, on November 20, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

A Celebration of Kenneth's Life will be held at 2:00 pm., on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Beaumont, with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his 1st wife Dixie Jean Rayburn, son Johnny Rayburn, brother Bobby Rayburn, sister Sue McCown, and step-son Wesley Huff.

Kenneth is survived by his loving wife Charlotte Rayburn of Beaumont, daughters Dixie Hodges and husband Greg of Beaumont, Amber Sonnier and husband Hank of Winnie, son Dean Melbourne Rayburn and wife Kathy of Burton, TX., step-sons Tracy Huff and his wife Jolanda, and Mike Huff and his wife Chris all of Beaumont, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Kenneth will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.