He served in the U.S. Army and was of the Christian faith. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 56 years, Irma; infant daughter Ruth Ann; sister Joyce Roenisch and beloved uncle Vernon Estes.
Raymond is survived by his daughter Robin Estes Hardee and special son-in-law Michael Hardee; loving cousin Eunice Moore of North Carolina.
Graveside service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday 18, 2011 at Riverside Memorial Park 7242 Normandy Blvd Jacksonville, Fl. 32205.
Arrangements were entrusted to Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Florida.