GOODLOE, Raymond Jeter Jr. "Papa", 84, went home to be with the Lord, whom he loved and served, on Saturday, June 27, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Doris Clark Goodloe. He was a retired employee of Richmond Office Supply. He was also a member of the Mizpah Chapter #32 OES and Metropolitan Lodge #11 AF&AM for 59 years. He was a former member and elder of Mizpah Presbyterian Church and a current member of New Hanover Presbyterian Church. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Lora G. Smith and husband, Nick; his son, Raymond J. Goodloe III and his wife, Karen; and his son, William C. Goodloe. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Nicholas A. Smith Jr. and his wife, Lein, Melissa C. Smith, Holly B. Smith, Timothy C. Goodloe and Joel H. Goodloe; one great-granddaughter, Amy L. Smith; sisters, Gene McDaniel (Wes) and Helen Verlander; and brother, Eddie Goodloe (Pattie). Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bennett Funeral Home with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the New Hanover Presbyterian Church, 10058 Chamberlayne Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Billy and family,
Our hearts were saddened to read of your Dad's death but we know he's happy to be with Doris again! They were wonderful neighbors and we have warm memories of the days in Highland Park. We pray the God of all comfort will be with each of you.
Darnell and Beverly Pierce
June 30, 2009 | Aylett, VA
My heart goes out to my family at this time. Uncle Raymond was one of the kindest, patient, good hearted, genuine, respected man whom will be missed by many. I am so lucky to have many fond memories of him growing up. Every sunday after church having supper at Nanner(Aunt Doris) and Uncle Raymond's or going to his favorite, Ponderosa. Every fall going to skyline drive, holidays,him helping Holly and I build tree houses and forts all over their back yard. I can hear his sweet voice now, he...
Ashlee Mark
June 30, 2009 | Henrico, VA
Ray, My heart goes out to you in the loss of your dad. Time will help the pain. Always remember that dads are with us in all we do and all we are. They are only a memory away..
Sheri Fisher Taylor
June 30, 2009 | Mechanicsville, VA
Ray, My thoughts and prayers go out to all the Goodloes during this time of sadness. Please know your dad will always be in your heart and in every thing around you.
Norma Fisher
June 30, 2009 | Sandston, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Raymond was always welcoming and kind to me.
Shannon Fleming
June 30, 2009 | Richmond, VA
