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Raymond DeBarge Obituary

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Raymond L. DeBarge, 89, husband of the late Gladys Irene DeBarge, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 12, 2013, Mr. DeBarge was the son of the late Lawrence and Bertha DeBarge of Springfield, MA. He served in the United States Army, being the last of four brothers who served in World War II and Korea. Mr. DeBarge was a retired Augusta National Official for 34 years and worked 30 years with the Gallery Committee. He coached football for the Richmond County football league, and Little League Baseball for Fort Gordon and Richmond County. Mr. DeBarge was a member of the Goshen Men's Golf Association, Forest Hills Golf Association, and St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. Family members include son: Larry Raymond DeBarge, MD of Chattanooga, TN; daughter: Patricia Ann DeBarge House of LaGrange, GA; sisters: Janet DeBarge and Dottie Muise; brother: Lawrence DeBarge; 8 grandchildren: Christopher and William DeBarge, Lauren DeBarge and Nicole DeBarge DiPiro, William Earl House III and Jenna Irene House and Kristen and Christopher Young. Mr. DeBarge was preceded in death by his son: Robert Patrick DeBarge and daughters: Kathy Irene DeBarge Beebe and Tina Marie DeBarge Young A memorial mass will be held Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2807 Washington Road, Suite B #146, Augusta, GA 30909. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 A.M. in the Narthex at the church. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Nov. 14 to Nov. 15, 2013.

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Ted Duzenski

November 8, 2022

A fine gentleman and great friend.

Ted Duzenski

November 8, 2020

A great guy and friend.

Marie Bagley-DeBarge

November 19, 2013

He was another strong DeBarge man, a fine uncle and close brother to my dad Leo John DeBarge. I know they are having a wonderful time together in heaven right now as renewed warriors for God.

Vivian Debarge/ Cole

November 16, 2013

Many happy memories growing up next door
to Ray in Pine Point. My thoughts and prayers to his family. Cousin Viv

Debbie Foreman Stroud

November 16, 2013

My condolences to the DeBarge family. I remember growing up in the neighborhood and there was a DeBarge for just about any age group! Tina and I were good friends and I miss her presence on earth. He is reunited with his children and I find that comforting. Again, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Marie Curto

November 16, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ted & Wanda Duzenski

November 16, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Penny DeBarge

November 16, 2013

While I only met Ray and Gladys once when they came to our home in Ludlow, MA I have heard my husband John speak of him over the years, each time with admiration, respect and thankfulness at the help he provided to him when he was in the Army. May all the good he gave now be showered on him.

Carmella Gagnier

November 16, 2013

Ray and I grew up together in Springfield.. He was like a "big brothrt". Even tho we were on a few months apart in age. We enjoyed our few golf get togethers. My husband, Bob, and I visited he and Irene in Augusta. I have many fond memories. My prayers and my love to all his family. God Bless. cousin Tootsie

Glenn DeBarge

November 15, 2013

will miss you uncle ray

Ingrid Prouty

November 15, 2013

Forest Estates Neighborhood Assoc. sends it's condolences to the family. Ray was a long time resident and member of FENA. He is now reunited with his Irene and other children. May God walk this journey with you..

American Heart Association

November 14, 2013

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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