Raymond Douglas Eddins Sr.

Raymond D. Eddins Sr., 76, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born August 11, 1941 to Lester and Ada Eddins Sr. in Jacksonville, FL. He was an avid fan of the University of Florida Gator football team and watched every game. Raymond enjoyed bowling and going out fishing for relaxation. After 30 years of service, he retired from the Jacksonville Firefighters department. Raymond is preceded in death by his parents and sisters Helen Highsmith, Nancy Rogers, Violet Mattox and Mary Frances Mattox. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Judy, children Deborah Eddins, Donna Lynne Eddins, Kimberly Brown, Raymond Douglas (Elizabeth) Eddins Jr., grandchildren Matthew Ryan Brown, Ashley E. (Joshua) Bryant, Raymond Derek (Jarah) Brown, Joshua Andrew (Amanda) Brown, Jonah Rutherford, Taylor Rae Eddins, Raymond Douglas Eddins III, Shane Tyler Eddins, great-grandchildren Logan, Raylan, Hailey, Jaxson, Maxwell, four sisters, Clara, Alice, Carolyn, Janice, three brothers Ralph, Richard, Clark as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held in his honor at the funeral home on Thursday, March 22, 2018 beginning at 2:00pm. HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERSIDE MEMORIAL PARK & FUNERAL HOME, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205 is serving the family.