Raymond moved to Gastonia in 1966 and was an entrepreneur who was employed by Geo-Rahman Belting and later purchased the company that he loved so dearly.
Raymond was a very meticulous man in all aspects of his life, both personal and business. As a young man, Raymond discovered his talents in sketching and drawing. Today, his prints have become a keepsake for his family. Raymond and his late wife Edith loved to travel and both loved spending time at the beach together. They had a great love affair. Raymond served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Of all of his accomplishments in life, most of all, Raymond will be remembered as a wonderful father of three good men, grandfather of four tremendous boys, brother of two siblings and friend to many people.
Those left behind to carry on Raymond’s memories and legacy are his three sons and daughters in law: Raymond “Ray” Donald and Karie Waterman, Jr. of Six Mile, South Carolina, Bruce John Waterman of Gastonia, North Carolina, Scott Robert and Kate Waterman of Fayetteville, North Carolina; four grandsons and daughter in law: Jake and Madison Waterman, Hunter Waterman, Zane Waterman and Carsen Waterman; one sister: Joan Preston of Gastonia, North Carolina.
Raymond was the son of the late Robert Anthony Waterman, Sr. and Charlotte Schalk Waterman. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Edith Bernadette Ramirez Waterman who passed away in 1998 and one brother: Robert Anthony Waterman, Jr.
Entombment with military honors accorded by the United States Army and the Gaston County Honor Guard will be conducted at 12:00 PM, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in the Mausoleum of Peace at Gaston Memorial Park with Pastor Kevin Kuykendal to deliver words of comfort and hope to Raymond’s family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be given to the Robin Johnson House, 5005 Shepherds Way drive, Dallas, North Carolina 28034 in memory of Raymond Waterman, Sr.
Online condolences and fond memories can be shared on Raymond’s guestbook at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com
Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park is honored to be serving the family of Raymond Waterman.
