Photo courtesy of Bill DeBerry Funeral Directors - Denton
Denton, Texas
Oct 25, 1939 – Apr 30, 2018 (Age 78)
Carl Raleigh, 78, of Mabank, Texas, formerly of Krum, Texas, passed away at his home on Monday, April 30, 2018. He was born October 25, 1939, in Wayne, Oklahoma, to Loring and Opal Wigley Raleigh. He attended the University of Houston where he played basketball. In 1964 he married Tina Lewis Raleigh and she preceded him in death in 1970. He married Jackie Rose Birdwell on January 31, 1983, in Gainesville, Texas. She preceded him in death on December 22, 2014. Carl was the Superintendent of Recreation for the City of Richardson.
Carl is survived by his son, Stan Raleigh of Bryan, Texas; brother, Jim Raleigh of Mabank, Texas; sisters, Ann Womack of Plano, Texas, Kathy Parrish of Colmesneil, Texas, and Gaye Potter of Burkburnett, Texas; stepdaughters, Melonie Bennett of Flower Mound, Texas, Cindy King of Durant, Oklahoma, and Cheryl Weathers of Edmond, Oklahoma; and stepson, Mike Fickling of Flower Mound, Texas, 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Loring and Opal Raleigh; brothers, Mike and Jerry Raleigh; and sister, Betty Holman.
The family will be at DeBerry Funeral Directors Friday, May 4, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 P.M. for visitation. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 5, 2018, with Dick Boots officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton, Texas.
Read MoreMy condolences to family and friends. Take time to grieve and celebrate a life well-lived. The loss of a loved one is truly difficult no matter how long we have them with us, but remember Almighty God promises to be near to all those calling on him (Psalm 145:18)
April 27, 2019
Losing a loved one is never easy, but our loving god promises to give the strength and courage youll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. (Isaiah 40:29, 41:10, 13)
April 27, 2019
I just heard today of Carl's passing. We worked together in Parks & Rec at the City of Wichita Falls in the '60's and had kept in touch at P&R conventions for a number of years. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family. RIP Carl. You were a good man and a good friend.
Dorcas Chasteen
May 24, 2018 | Wichita Falls, TX | Friend
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