Corey Rayford entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at the age of 42. He leaves to cherish his memories his beloved wife, Melonie Jackson Rayford. The loving father of Corey, Coleman, Coriantee Celestin, K'yara Rayford, and Clayton Rayford. Three grandchildren. He was the son of Tyrone Guter and Deborah Rayford Magee, stepson of Alvin Wayne Magee, Sr. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Lloyd and Dorothy Guter, Dock Rayford, Jr., his uncles Lloyd Guter, Jr. and Bryan Keith Rayford, two aunts Connie Rayford and Janice Rayford Bhones. An employee of Avondale Shipyard. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends, employees of Avondale Shipyard, Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital, The Fresh Market and Metairie Park Country Day School are invited to a Celebration of Life on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home in the Chapel of Roses, 1615 St. Philip St. New Orleans, LA 70116. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetry, New Orleans, LA.