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Raymond Weatherford Obituary

Raymond Weatherford NORFOLK - Raymond P. Weatherford, 85, passed away Feb. 14, 2009. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Weatherford and predeceased by a grandson, Christopher P. Weatherford. Raymond was a retired employee of PPG Ind. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joyce E. Weatherford; two daughters, Linda Gunn of Richmond and Brenda Wolfe and husband Pierre of Chantilly, Va.; two sons, Randall Weatherford and wife Pamela of Corapeake, N.C., and John Weatherford of Norfolk; one brother, Charles A. Weatherford Jr. of Tampa, Fla.; one sister, Charleen Weatherford of Richmond; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Raymond was a World War II veteran who fought in the South Pacific aboard the USS Biloxi. He was also an active member of First United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norview Chapel. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the First United Methodist Church, 3031 Luxembourg Ave., Norfolk, by the Rev. John Shappell.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 15, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
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8 Entries

Cindy Perales

February 18, 2009

I have lived next door to the Weatherfords for 25 years so far. Mr. & Mrs. Weatherford have always looked out for me, kept an eye on my home, loved my fur-babies – Colt, Mr. Ed and Miss Moxie - to name a few. Mr. Weatherford and his son, John, purchased and installed all my replacement windows on my house; assisted me on numerous occasions with my Jeep, bicycle, etc. Mr. Weatherford was willing to help anyone. He enjoyed the very simple things in life - family, friends, church, nature, animals, birds, squirrels, raccoons, baseball games, watching TV - especially football and other sports, Cops, the History Channel, comedy shows, and the nature channel. He also enjoyed woodworking and making belts and other things from leather. He and Mrs. Weatherford drove separate cars to church so he could arrive extra early to make the coffee and put out the Danish, muffins, etc. before members of his Sunday school class arrived. He was a very special man and I miss him.

DEREK & JOYCE MOORE

February 16, 2009

THIS WAS A MANS MAN AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. LOVED HIS HUMOR AND SMILE. REST IN PEACE RAY.

Chuck Spangler

February 16, 2009

We enjoyed our visit with you'll last month.We'll remember his wit and that laugh. We'll miss him. Love to all.
Chuck and Su Spangler

Darrie Spangler

February 16, 2009

Raymond always had a smile and laugh for everyone. I will miss him.Sorry I couldn't be there with you.
My love and prayers.

Darrie Mae Spangler

Chip & Ruth Spangler

February 15, 2009

So sorry to hear of Raymond's passing. We have so many memories of story telling, laughing and good times just being together.

Lynette Metz

February 15, 2009

Brenda & Linda, it has been many years since we last saw each other at Willard but you have always remained friends within me. Now, as you celebrate the life of your dad, know that I am praying for you and all of your family. Please, smile and laugh through the tears as you remember the good times with your dad.
Blessings,
Lynette "Petey" Ellis
Please contact me.

Harold Spangler

February 15, 2009

Loved to hear him laugh.

George Gray

February 15, 2009

Ray will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace. Our sympathies go out to Joyce and all his family.

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