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Raymond Fanney Obituary
Raymond W. Fanney III VIRGINIA BEACH - Raymond W. Fanney III, 65, passed away Oct. 10, 2008, in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. He was born Nov. 12, 1942, in Portsmouth to Raymond W. Fanney Jr. and the late Teresa Ellsworth Fanney. He is survived by his companion of 14 years, Mary M. Sullivan; the mother of his three children, Deborah Phelps; two sons, Jeffery Fanney and wife Robin and Keith Fanney and wife Jeri Lynn; his daughter, Stephanie Claiborne and husband Brian; his father, Raymond W. Fanney Jr. and wife Jean; his brother, Stephen Fanney; and seven grandchildren, Dylan, Gillian, Reid, Makenzie and Emilie Fanney, Jay Rothgeb and Colton Claiborne; as well as many extended family members and friends. Private services will be held at Sandbridge, Virginia Beach, Oct. 17, 2008. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is handling arrangements, www.candfservices.com.
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CHIP HERNCALL
October 16, 2008
Deborah, Jeff, Keith, & Steph,
I was very sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I wish each of you the courage and strength to cope with such a difficult time. My deepest sympathies to you and your families.
Gerald B. Lindsey
October 16, 2008
I knew Ray when he & I worked for AREVA (formerly B&W). He was a really nice guy and enjoyed working with him. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Roni (Johnson) Caron
October 15, 2008
Jeff and Robin,
Keith and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Tammy Hunter
October 15, 2008
So sorry to hear of your loss. You
are in our prayers.
Love,
Tammy, Brett & Samantha Hunter
Greg, Cheryl, Graham, Gaither, & Gray Comeau
October 15, 2008
Our sympathy goes out to each of you during this time. May God Bless You all.
Patrick Richardson
October 15, 2008
Deborah and the Fanney Family
I am sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this time.
Judy Robertson
October 15, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of your father. I had the privelege of working with your dad for many years at B&W - Mt. Athos. We worked closely together for quite a few years and I remember him speaking of each of you very often. He was a very dear friend and I will always remember him. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
Judy B Robertson
Joanie Smoot
October 15, 2008
Deborah,Jeff,Keith and Steph,
I will always treasure the sweet memory of Ray. I will be praying for each of you as God will take you through the pain and find comfort in the happy memories, too.
With love, Joanie Canada Smoot
Joe Hoehlein
October 15, 2008
Some things you shouldn't put off.
I signed the guest book for his mother earlier this summer and Ray contacted me with his address and phone number. I wanted to see him the next time I was in town and planned to call him this week. I just got back home in California from a trip and was devastated to read of his passing. He was a good friend from long ago but we had gone our separate ways and lost touch. My heartfelt sympathies to those who loved him that I didn't know and to Steve, Debbie, and the children.
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