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1947
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2020
RAYMOND BOBO Obituary
RAYMOND OSBORNE BOBO
GENESIS Raymond Osborne Bobo was born on May 13, 1947 to the late Elmore and Wilhelmena (Atchison) Bobo in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He grew up with eleven siblings and was eighth in line. As a child Raymond was mild-natured, and curious; often wondering off to play football with the neighborhood kids. ENLIGHTEN Raymond graduated from Carver High School in 1965 and matriculated on to Livingstone College on a football scholarship in Salisbury, North Carolina, graduating in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. After college, Raymond moved to Washington, DC and became a police officer. His interest in law enforcement lead to a career in probation. In 1977, Raymond earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from Bowie State University. He retired from DC Superior Court as a supervisor of adult probation in 1997. He then pursued another career as a certified addictions specialist in Fairfax County, Virginia, retiring in 2008. Raymond was currently working part-time as a bailiff for Prince George's County Circuit Court in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. LOVE Raymond married the love of his life, Deotha Byrd Bobo on September 30, 1971. They were married for 49 years. He has three wonderful children, Kim Parker (Anthony), Rondrea Bobo and Raymond Bobo II (Marguerite). His four beautiful grandchildren are Darnell Parker, Wesley Parker, Kaziah Parker and Lanaux-Rae Bobo. Being a kind and dependable father and grandfather, Raymond did not disappoint when it came to wholeheartedly loving and supporting his family. GRACE Raymond Osborne Bobo passed away on November 12, 2020. In addition to his wife, children, and grandchildren, Raymond is survived by five siblings: Elmore Quentine Bobo, Joe Bobo (Jacquelyn), Jacqueline Bobo, Jane Bankhead, and Adolphus Bobo. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Carrie Nell (Bobo) Rice, Betty Jean (Bobo) Courts, and his brothers, Robert Lee Bobo, George Bobo and Johnny Bobo. In addition to his siblings, he leaves to mourning his many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law, a host of cousins and many other relatives. VIEWING AND SERVICE Viewing, Thursday November 19, 2020, 4 to 6 p.m. at Lee Funeral Home (Clinton). and Friday, November 20, 2020, 10 to 11 a.m. at Allen Chapel AME Church (Washington, DC) .Funeral Service, Friday, November 20, 2020, 11 a.m. at Allen Chapel AME Church
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Elder Ronald McElrath
October 12, 2025
I spent four great years with Raymond and with the Athletic Department and football team in various positions. Bobo was a great friend and person that deserves our respect for his life and person.
Sylvia J. Taylor LC '76
November 29, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Bobo family during this difficult time. Raymond was a kind and gentle man. Although he was soft-spoken, he was always congenial and courteous with a warm smile. He will be missed at Livingstone's Alumni meetings, but he will not be forgotten.
Johnny Bethea
November 22, 2020
We the Bethea family offer our condolences to the Bobo family for the loss of your love one. May he rest in heavenly peace.
Johnny Bethea
November 22, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Deborah Jean Hadley Moore
November 20, 2020
To Raymond's Family ( all My Cousins) and His Many Friends; May Our Lord and Savior Give
You Comfort as He Wrap His Arms
around Your Broken Hearts. Though Cousin Raymond was Called to Enter His Eternal Home, His Love and Memories Will Never Leave You. May You Find Peace in knowing One Day You Can Rejoice and See Him Again. Praise God! Love Cousin, Deborah Hadley Moore
Peggy Palmer
November 20, 2020
You will be missed dearly by all of the We Love Spartanburg Group that quiet manner you held will always be remembered by me such a kind spirit RIH my friend
Denise Rice
November 20, 2020
To my Aunt and Cousins, may you all find peace in your time of grief. God will take care of you, just lean on him. Know that uncle Raymond is resting in the bosom of our Lord God.
Robyn Haywood daughter of Margaret Atcherson
November 18, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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