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Raymond Messick Obituary
RAYMOND DeSALES MESSICK, SR.
On October 26, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Doris Messick for 63 years; father of Michael (Diane) Messick, Raymond Messick, Jr., Catherine (George) Weckel, Jane (Jeff) Baker and Mary Frances (Stacy) Milford; grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of seven. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking) on Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick's Church, 4101 Norbeck Rd., Rockville, MD on Friday, October 29 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, Washington, DC. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lions Club Takoma Park, P.O. Box 11226, Takoma Park, MD 20912.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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October 28, 2010
We were very saddened to hear of your loss. Everyone loved to be in Ray's company. He had a very warm and loving personality. Your memories will bring you great comfort. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Carol and Leroy
Darlene & Sean Lee
October 28, 2010
We were very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Bob Beiter
October 28, 2010
I will always remember his smile and kindness. Please take comfort that he will get his reward in heaven. Our prayers are with you.
Tessie and Teresa Friedrich
October 28, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
October 28, 2010
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you always. He was a man full of life, love, wit, wisdom and humor and the world was richer for having him in it!
We love you,
Diana, Lindsay, Evan, Drew and Logan
Jackie Atwood
October 27, 2010
Dear Mother M and Family, Kenny and I were so sadden to hear about Ray. We will always remember his kindness and love to us and our family. He reached out to so many and had such an infectious smile. We send our sincere condolences, you are in our daily thoughts and prayers. Love, Jackie & Ken Atwood and Family
October 27, 2010
Mrs. Messick and family,
Our deepest sympathys on the passing of Mr. Messick. He was a wonderful person and is remembered with much love, patience and a love for everyone he meet. You all are in our prayers. Much Love Gary & Kathy Katz and family.
Diane and Al Liebeskind
October 27, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Katz Family
October 27, 2010
Dear Messick Family and Jane, Marc and Kelly, We want to send our deepest condolences. You are in our prayers.. Hoping that your grief will soon be replaced by both the memories of all the wonderful things that were.. and an encouraging hope for all the amazing things that are to be, for all who believe.. Amen.. God bless.. Neal, Brenda, Sam and Gabe
Mike Hall
October 27, 2010
Dear Doris and Family: Words cannot express our heartfelt loss of Ray. He was a remarkable individual... a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and LION. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Mike & Donna Hall
October 27, 2010
Jane & family, I am so sorry for your loss. Having just lost my Dad in May, I understand all too well what you're going through right now. I will keep you in my prayers throughout this difficult time.
Much Love,
Laura Baker
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