Raynard Eugene

Earl

Raynard Eugene Earl ("Rocket" Peanut")

Forever In Our Hearts

Raynard Eugene Earl was born to Henry and Mary A. Earl on February 20 1965 in Artesia, New Mexico. Raynard spent his youth and teenage years here in Artesia and graduated from Artesia High School. From an early age, Raynard was an active, delightful, and energetic child who brought joy to those around him. He excelled academically and participated in numerous activities. Raynard was an outstanding student with many interests and talents.

Raynard continued to distinguish himself through his involvement in school activities. He was a well-liked student whose outgoing personality and enthusiasm made him a familiar face among his classmates. Raynard demonstrated his athletic abilities, school spirit, and natural talent for encouraging and entertaining others. Many of his activities included Little League baseball, water dogs swim team, played basketball on the Artesia Bulldog Varsity team where he was given the nick name Rocket. because of how high he jump. He was one of their best players. Raynard was given the nickname Peanut by his brother Kenneth when he played Little League baseball. Raynard and his brother Kenneth had a very special bond.

Durning the summer school break Raynard and his brother Kenneth was hired by Richard Wiles to assist with teaching gymnastics which he really enjoyed. The kids loved him and would flock around him. Raynard often talked about all his fun memories.

Raynard grew up attending the Bethel Baptist Church where he accepted CHRIST and became a member. He would always talk about his bible stories, Sunday School teachers and his fun activities.

Raynard attended college at ENMU In Portales, N M and received his degree In Business Administration.

Raynard moved to San Angelo, Texas with his brother Kenneth and lived there for several years. He was employed by Shannon Hospital and worked in Medical Records. The staff there often talked about his ability in Getting that department in order.

Raynard moved back to Artesia and was employed by the Door of Opportunity as a Care Giver. He talked about how much he enjoyed it and especially his achievement when he was assigned a client who never spoke. He would spend hours on his own time working to help his client. Raynard called the office and gave the phone to his client who talked with them and they were all shocked and surprised.

Raynard moved to Albuquerque, NM and made his home there where he continued to live with his brother Kenneth until he became disabled. His family moved him back to Artesia where he later became a resident of Mission Arch Care Center.

Raynard was a truly remarkable individual; someone whose presence touched the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to know him. His friends would comment that his smile seemed to light up the room he entered.

Saturday October 17, 2026 GOD dispatched his Angels, to welcome Raynard and he departed this life on the wings of Glory to be with his beloved brother Kenneth.

Raynard is preceded in death by his dad Henry Earl, his Pop's R.C. Perry and brother Kenneth Earl.

Those left to cherish his memory and pass on his legacy of love are his mother; Mary A. Perry; Artesia, New Mexico, Step Mother; Esther K. Earl, (Clyde) of Douglasville, Georgia, sisters; Debra Earl, of Artesia, New Mexico; Jacqueline Robinson, (Roosevelt) of Houston, Texas, brothers; Jarod Earl (Erin) of Douglasville, Georgia, Christopher Perry, (Amber) Carlsbad, New Mexico, and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, other beloved relatives, and friends.