Raymond Kenneth Moncrief

Raymond Kenneth Moncrief July 1, 1927 - January 23, 2005 PHENIX CITY, AL — SSgt Ret. Raymond Kenneth Moncrief, 77, a native of Kirkland, Ga., and resident of Phenix City since 1973, died on Sunday, Jan. 23 at his residence. Graveside services with Full Military Honors will be held 2 p.m. today at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery with the Rev. Randy Comer officiating, according to Vance Memorial Chapel, Phenix City, Alabama. Mr. Moncrief was born on July 1, 1927 to the late Joseph Malcolm Moncrief and Margaret Hewitt Moncrief. Mr. Moncrief (SSgt Retired) was a veteran of the U.S. Army for over 21 years. His distinguished career covered a vast number of military assignments. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and Vietnam Conflict. SSgt (Ret) Moncrief accumulated numerous military medals and ribbons to include the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal (with 5 bronze stars), Army Occupation Medal and Germany Clasp, National Defense Service Medal and Bronze Star Attachment, with Silver Star Attachment, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (with device), Korean Defense Service Medal, Expert Badge and Carbine Bar, Sharpshooter Badge and Rifle Bar, and Driver and Mechanic Badge and Driver Bar. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary E. Moncrief of Phenix City; one son, James C. O'Brien of Columbus; one sister, Gladys Miller of Buford, South Carolina; one granddaughter, LeAnne O'Brien of Columbus; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends. The family would like to offer a special thank you to Dr. Melvin Oakley for providing medical care for over 18 years.