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Raymond Stapp

1915 - 2010

BORN

1915

DIED

2010

Raymond Stapp Obituary

Raymond Stapp, 95, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010. Service: 10 a.m. Saturday in Laurel Land Chapel of Chimes. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth. Raymond was born Oct. 3, 1915, in Fort Worth to Walter and Maude Stapp. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II and was a member of the American Legion. He was a founding member of the River Oaks Fire Department and served over 20 years. He was also a member of the Plumber and Steamfitters Union, Local 146. Raymond was preceded in death by his first wife, Venera Stapp; second wife, Beatrice Stapp; children, Ina Ray Covington, Roy Stapp and Ralph Stapp; and one grandchild, Roger Stapp. Survivors: Daughters-in-law, Carolyn Stapp, Joe Ann Stapp and Sharon Stapp; grandchildren, Clinton Stapp (Dana), Carla Voss (Sam), Roy Stapp, Terri Landfried (Eric), Cathy Gray (Marty), Kimberly Melton and Michelle Monk; numerous other relatives; and friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Dec. 3, 2010.

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December 3, 2010

With Sympathy, I worked with Ray for many years at Almar York Heating and Air Conditioning. He was a great serviceman and
was a friend to everybody and will be missed.
Alvin Fenoglio and wife Catherine

December 3, 2010

Thanks for all the special memories. I loved the visits when we lived in Colorado. You were loved and will be missed.

Terri Landfried

December 3, 2010

What a special Grandad he was. I will never forget all the fun we had going to the house in River Oaks, the State Fairs, family nights on Fridays, etc. Every time I have sweetarts I think of Grandad. He used to bring them to Church all the time! What a sweet man. Love you Grandad! :)

Marleta Bellows

December 3, 2010

I sure will miss Uncle Raymond. He was a very special uncle to me and my family. So many fond memories.

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