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Ray Whitehead Obituary

Ray Hope Whitehead VIRGINIA BEACH - Ray Hope Whitehead, 75, died at his home Friday, May 28, 2010. A memorial service will be held at noon today, June 2, in Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave., Virginia Beach, with the Rev. Ernest Trueblood officiating. Friends may join family at the Upper Deck, 16th and Atlantic, to follow for a celebration of his life. Online condolences may also be made by visiting www.altmeyer.com. Donations in his memory may be made in lieu of flowers to the Down Syndrome Association of Hampton Roads, DSAHR. org or c/o The Endependence Center, 6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23502.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 2, 2010.

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