John W. Raymond

JOHN W. RAYMOND died February 13, 2005 after an unexpected but short illness. Born May 2, 1950 in Houston, Texas to Joseph James Raymond, Sr. and Mary Eleanor Raymond. John, known as "Bubba" to his family, lived his entire life in Houston. John was a hands-on, common sense individual who had the ability to repair most anything. He made a career of his talents, being employed as a machinist for the last 15 years at Dril-Quip machine shop. His friends and co-workers knew him as "J-Ray", and shared with him his love for the outdoors, including hunting and firearms collecting, and Harley Davidson motorcycle riding. John embraced life and was a true friend to everyone who crossed his path, and he will be remembered in their hearts forever. His father, Joseph James Raymond, Sr., preceded John in death. John is survived by his mother, Mary Eleanor Raymond, his three siblings and their spouses, Joseph James Raymond, Jr. and his wife Patricia, Mary Joyce Killinger and her husband George, and Janet Rose Bitner and her husband Orlan, two nieces, Terry Lynn Arnold and husband Calvin, Amanda Killinger Lewis and husband Andy, and one nephew, Austin Joseph Bitner, as well as other relatives and close friends. The memorial services will be conducted by Monsignor James B. Anderson of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and will be held at 6:00 PM, Friday February 18, 2005 at Pat H. Foley Funeral Home, 1200 W. 34th Street, Houston, Texas. Those desiring may make memorial donations to The 100 Club, 1233 West Loop South, Suite 1250, Houston, TX. 77027. www.the100club.org.