Raymond Edison Riner

Mr. Raymond Edison Riner, 79, of Swainsboro, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Memorial Health in Savannah, following an extended illness.

Mr. Riner was born April 4, 1944, in Dublin to Albert Lawton Riner and Allegra Purvis Riner.  He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Steve Riner; brothers, Vaughn Riner and Dwight Riner. Mr. Riner was a 1963 Swainsboro High School Graduate. He was a member of the Georgia National Guard from 1964 to 1970. Mr. Riner was a devoted husband to his wife of 57 years. He was a member of the Boggy Bottom Hunting Club. He was employed by the United Parcel Service for 31 years before he retired. He loved to fish, hunt and just be with his friends and family. Mr. Riner was a huge Atlanta Braves Fan.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia Bussiere Riner; son, Mitch (Donna) Riner of Richmond Hill; grandchildren, Sean Riner and Lauren Riner; brother, Alford (Linda) Riner of Kerrville, Texas; sister, Ruth Riner Patti of Hinesville; furbaby, Bella and Several nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 20,2023 in the Chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with Reverend Tom Tidwell officiating.

Interment will follow in Sardis Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Kite, Geogia.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M. Monday, June 19,2023 at Chapman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are Rusty Kea, Jody Womack, Greg Riner, Troy Johnson, Bubba Grimes and Mitch Stafford.

Honorary Pallbearers are Barney Kea, Wayne Braswell, Randy Durden, Gary Hodges, Van Vereen, Eddie Andrews, Grady Coleman, Jack Kuhnert, Steve Johnson, Gene Kea and Johnny Ray Stafford.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro was in charge of Mr. Raymond Edison Riner, 79, of Swainsboro.