Terry Allen Raynor

El Paso, Texas

Terry Allen Raynor

Terry Allen Raynor, 66, passed away in El Paso, Texas, on February 23, 2026.

Terry was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and grew up in Lumberton, where he ran cross country at Lumberton High School. His love for running continued at Pembroke University, where he also competed on the cross-country team.

In 1985, Terry joined the United States Army and proudly served his country as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. As a paratrooper and later a jumpmaster, he often joked that he jumped out of the first airplane he had ever flown in. His time in the Army helped shape the strong, loyal, and resilient man his family and friends admired. It also provided him with a lifetime of stories—some heroic, some questionable—but all delivered with his unmistakable humor and perfect comedic timing.

After retiring from the Army, Terry continued doing what he did best: making people laugh and helping those less fortunate than himself. With his quick wit and legendary storytelling, he had a way of lighting up any room he entered. If there was silence, Terry filled it with laughter. If someone was having a hard day, he found a way to make it better.

He was the kind of man who would give you the shirt off his back without a second thought. Loyal to his friends, devoted to his family, and stubborn in all the best ways, Terry lived life boldly and authentically. His laughter was contagious, his advice was often unsolicited but always sincere, and his presence left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him.

Terry was preceded in death by his mother, Gracie Edwards McLamb; father, Ottis Devaughn McLamb; sister, Tammy Raynor, nephew, Clint Alan Brantley; and great-niece, Alexis Shania Harris.

He leaves behind his daughter, Britney Raynor Martinson (Jonathan), and his three precious grandchildren, Chance, Scarlett, and Honor. He is also survived by his sister, Robyn Raynor Perkerson (Dennis); his brother, Steve Raynor; his nephews, Chris Raynor (Beth) and Turner Perkerson (Morgan); and his nieces, Melissa, Devonna (Anthony), and Jamie Nye. He also leaves behind great-nieces Hannah, Maliyah and Leanna, great-nephews Gabe and Joseph, lifelong friends, fellow soldiers, and countless people who are still smiling because of something he once said—or the compassion and kindness he showed them.

Though the Jumpmaster has made his final jump, those who loved him know he landed exactly where he belongs—still watching over us and probably still telling jokes. As Terry “Big Toppa” would say, “You heard! Pimpin!”

A celebration of Terry’s life will be held at Salemburg Baptist Church, Family Life Center, in Salemburg, North Carolina at 12:00, followed by a graveside service at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Salemburg on Saturday, March 21 at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Marshall in the Middle at www.marshallinthemiddle.com. This organization was very near and dear to Terry’s heart. Through interviews with veterans, it shares their powerful and meaningful stories—Terry’s story being one of them.

Airborne, all the way. Rest easy, Jumpmaster — we have the watch now.

Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W Roseboro Street, Roseboro, NC 28382.