Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services

123 West Commerce Street

Smyrna, Delaware

Raymond Barcus Obituary

TOWNSEND - Raymond A. Barcus, Sr. passed away at State Street Assisted Living, Dover, on May 14, 2018.
He was born in Townsend, on January 7, 1939, the son of the late Arthur and Marguerite Barcus.
He retired as an equipment operator from the State of Delaware. He also worked for St. Andrews School in the Grounds Section.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Middletown, DE.
He was a 40-year member of the Townsend Fire Company where he served on Fire Police. He was given the honor of Fire Police Emeritus of the Townsend Fire Company in 2006.
He was predeceased by his wife, Jean Barcus; and a son, Mark Barcus.
He is survived by his children, Penny Gentry (Dennis) of Little Creek, Ray Barcus Jr. (Gayle) of Townsend, and Wayne Barcus (Susan) of Clayton; grandchildren, Daniel Gentry (Jessica) of Smyrna, Stacy Yeatman (Jason) of Clayton, Heather Barcus of Townsend, and Michele Gentry of Little Creek; great-grandchildren, Julianna, Ryan, Kayleigh, Brayden, and Alyssa Gentry of Smyrna, and Tommy Yeatman of Clayton; a brother, Wilson (Pat) Barcus of Townsend; and his four-legged child, Odie.
Services will be held 12:00 p.m. Monday May 21, 2018 at Matthews Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce St., Smyrna, where friends may call from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Townsend Fire Co., PO Box 194, Townsend, DE 19734.
To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.matthewsbryson.com.
Arrangements are by Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Smyrna.

Published by Delaware State News on May 18, 2018.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Barcus

Not sure what to say?





2 Entries

Ray Jr, Gayle, Townsend Fire Co. Family :
Ray I am so sorry for your loss. I use to enjoy seeing and talking to your Father either at Fire scenes or when I worked part time for the Townsend Fire Company. Truly a Gentleman if there ever was one. I will have you and the Townsend Fire Company Family in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. God Bless!

Donald Biddle

May 18, 2018

Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1, 2

RK

May 18, 2018

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Memorial Events
for Raymond Barcus

May

21

Calling hours

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services

123 West Commerce Street, Smyrna, DE 19977

May

21

Service

12:00 p.m.

Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services

123 West Commerce Street, Smyrna, DE 19977

Funeral services provided by:

Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services

123 West Commerce Street, Smyrna, DE 19977

How to support Raymond's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Raymond Barcus's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more