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Raymond McElroy Obituary
He went to Booneville High School till his junior year graduating from Marietta in 1959 then served in the Navy for 4 years. Raymond married Priscilla Ervin Piercy on June 9, 1963, in Shallotte NC. They had three daughters: Crystal Bryde (Thomas) of Tupelo, MS; Opal Garrett (Jim) of New Albany, MS; and Amanda McElroy of Memphis, TN. Raymond worked with a variety of industries between North Carolina and Mississippi as a member of the maintenance team.
He is survived by his wife Priscilla, 4 grandsons: Matthew, Daniel (Olivia), David Bryde, and Casey Garrett (Haley). He was blessed with a little red-headed great-granddaughter (Scarlett) in 2021. He is survived by his older sister Ruby Fay Brasel and his nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 4 pm, at Liberty Church of Booneville, MS, 136 CR 130, Booneville, MS, with visitation from 3-4 pm. A military service will be held at 4 pm on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.
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