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Raymond Todd Obituary

Raymond Leo Todd, Sr. age 78 departed this life on Thursday, December 3, 2015. He was retired from Inland Steel. He was preceded in death by parents, Edna Hollis and John West Todd. Raymond leaves to cherish his memory, loving wife, Betty Todd; six children, Lela Farr of Jersey City, NJ, Antonio (Evonne) Taylor of Sanford, FL., Raydonya (Carl) Hart of Gary, IN, Raymond (Monique) Todd of Indianapolis, IN, Rolanda Pruitt of Merrillville, IN and Amanda Miller of Indianapolis, IN; 2 siblings, Elsbur Todd of Cambridge, MD and Rosalie Todd of Baltimore, MD; 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 10 a.m., to 11 a.m. with funeral services following immediately at New Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 1917 Carolina Street, Gary, IN. Reverend W.N. Reed officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2015.

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James Brokemond

December 15, 2015

My sincere condolences to Raydonya Hart and family for the loss of your beloved father who is now present with the Lord. James Brokemond II

Simone Gonzales

December 13, 2015

My condolences to the Todd family. May God give you comfort during this difficult time

Beverly Guider

December 12, 2015

To Betty and family
God is good and remember he knows what's best for us

December 12, 2015

To Betty and family
God has the power to get you and your family through this sad time. But know that if he could say anything to you it would be IF YOU COULD ONLY SEE ME NOW. My heart goes out to you and yours because I truly know what you are going through.

Beverly Guider

Phyllis (Payne) Miller

December 12, 2015

To the TODD family,

Our prayers are with you.Mr. Todd was one of my dads best friend.You all like family to us. God Bless you all.

Portia Easley-Hoyle

December 11, 2015

My condolences to the entire Todd Family. May Mr Todd continue to Rejoice In Heaven

December 11, 2015

My deepest heartfelt condolences and prayers of comfort go out to the entire family of Mr. Todd. We were close friends & neighbors for many years. I am truly, truly sorry for your loss. Your pain is my pain... GOD'S BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL.... Love you.

Willie Junei' Lee

Myrtle Perry-Mateen

December 10, 2015

To Mrs Todd and family you have my deepest sympathy in the death but heavens gain of your husband. May you find comfort in knowing others share in your grief.

Evette Figgs

December 10, 2015

My condolences to the Todd family during this time of bereavement. You all are in my prayers. Hold on to God's unchanging hand.

Portia Cantrell

December 10, 2015

Raymond, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Robin Lee-Quinn

December 10, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Todd family.

Mr. Todd used to tickle me sometimes even when he was putting off as being brusque.

He will be truly missed.

Godspeed!

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New Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church

1917 Carolina Street, Gary, IN

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New Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church

1917 Carolina Street, Gary, IN

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