Raymond was born on February 26, 1934. He was a proud veteran of the US Army. Raymond was reared in India and Hastings England. He attended high school in London England then served 8 years in the Royal Air Force from 1949 to 1957.
Raymond’s entire life was devoted to the military and proud to serve 36 years for his country. He served in the US Army from 1958 to 1979 and served in the US Federal Civil Service from 1979 to 1994 with the title Retired Ft. Hood, E-8 Master Sergeant.
As part of his service, medals and commendations awarded Meritorious Service Medal with first oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Meritorious Unit Citation, Expert Badge and two Overseas Service Bars. His education in the service consisted of: US Army Quartermaster School, Ft Lee, VA; Division Logistics System Course; US Army Command and General Staff College, Ft Leavenworth, KS; Sergeant Major/Operations Sergeant Course.
He was a devoted Catholic and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Raymond Fernandez is survived by his wife Mary, 5 children; Angela, Joseph, Carlos, Teresa & her spouse John, Anthony & his spouse Melisa, 6 grandchildren; Christopher & his spouse Jessica, Triplets – Reese, Rilee & Raven, Alina, Grace, 2 great grandchildren; Nicolas, Nathan.
A visitation will be held Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville, Texas. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville, Texas. Following the service will be a Graveside Service Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 TX-195 Killeen, Texas 76542.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com for the Fernandez family.
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