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William Earl "Bill" Raven Sr.

William Earl "Bill" Raven Sr. obituary

William Raven Obituary

William Earl Bill Raven Sr. LUBBOCK-William Earl Bill Raven Sr., 77, of Lubbock passed away Dec. 10, 2012. H was born in Marshall, Texas, to the parentage of Albert and Rosie Raven on April 19, 1935. He began his work in Christ's kingdom in the Greater St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church and had been a faithful and ardent worker for over 50 years. He worked for Modern Chevrolet, Don Crow, Frank Brown and Womble Olds as a salesman. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Hester, of over 50 years; one son, William Raven Jr. (Robbie), San Angelo, Texas; one daughter, Donna Hayes, Lubbock, Texas; two sisters, Josephine Sneed, Lubbock, Texas, and Rosie Lee Alexander, Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and other relatives; and his church family and friends. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at St. Luke Baptist Church in Lubbock. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at Ossie Curry Funeral Home.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Dec. 14, 2012.

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iris Alexander-Miles

December 19, 2012

This is a late notice but I have just read this. My prayers to the Raven family. I remember back when I lived in Lubbock and attend Greater St. Luke BC. Bro. Raven was very quiet spirit and had a great smile. God continue to give you strength.

December 16, 2012

kept me in line always had some encouraging words to share i'll miss Bro. Raven Gene Guyton

December 15, 2012

Hester, I am sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. May you find comfort in knowing that our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Pat Scott Adams

December 15, 2012

Great regert, loss of Bill, great Man good friend.Roy Blanchard

December 15, 2012

Great regert, to hear of departing of Bill, what a great Man. Roy Blanchard

Deniece and Erma Smith

December 14, 2012

Hester, Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. So sorry to hear about Bill's passing, please know that you and your family are in our prayers....

Dewalia Taylor

December 14, 2012

Sending prayers to my grandmother Josephine Sneed and family.

OPAL HAMILTON

December 14, 2012

MAY GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY DURING THESE
DIFFICULT TIMES.

Phyllis Gant and Gordon Harris

December 14, 2012

Donna I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing. We grew up across the street and your parents were always sooo nice. You are in my prayers. Keep the faith. Phyllis Gant and Gordon Harris

Gary Booth

December 14, 2012

Bill was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

John Green

December 14, 2012

I have known Bill for more than 38 yrs. he and I were fishing buddies we caught many crappie togethere he will be missed

Cruz Reyna

December 14, 2012

I met Mr Raven in 1972 i work @ the wash rack @ Don Crow Chevorlet. Then in 1975 they moved to car sales. Bill and the rest of the guys broke me in the business real good. With all the joking and horse playing that it comes with. Man, we'll all miss you buddy. Our prayers go out to you and your family.

Sonny Ritchie

December 14, 2012

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

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