Rauf Isa Salem

Rauf I. Salem, 83, passed away at home on Saturday October 10, 2020. He was surrounded by his beloved wife of 52 years, Carolyn L. (Woodson) Salem; and sons, Jeffery R. (Christie) Salem, and Greggory R. (Roxanne) Salem. He was loved by his 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was also survived by 3 brothers, Anton (Louisa) Salem, Jad Salem, and George Salem; and 1 sister, Khowla Issa. He was preceded in death by his parents, George (Issa) Salem and Helanah; and his sister, Virginia Salem. Ray was the former owner of George’s General Store in Centerville, and enjoyed working at Costco for 27 years. He loved his family, friends, and his beloved dog, DeeDee. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 pm on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Demaine Funeral Home, Faifax. A funeral service will be held at 12:30pm on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Fairfax City Cemetery.