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Walter Harrison Raleigh -MACON - Walter Harrison Raleigh, age 90, passed away June 7, 2011. -Mr. Raleigh was born February 16, 1921 in Macon to the late Walter H. Raleigh and Mattie Simmone Johns. He proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Raleigh retired as an electrician with Georgia Kraft, was a Mason, and was a member and deacon of Houston Heights Baptist Church. -He is survived by his three children, Walter Raleigh (Juanita) of Macon, Earle Raleigh Flynn (Bill) of Delta, Alabama, and Douglas Raleigh (Connie) of Macon; sister, Elizabeth Avrett of Laurel Hill, North Carolina; five grandchildren, Jacki Gothard (Mark), Michael Methvin, Craig Raleigh (Kathryn), Kelly Fair (Ricky), and Kim Wall; ten great grandchildren. -The family will receive friends from 12:30 P.M. until the funeral hour on Saturday. -Funeral services will be 2P.M. Saturday, June 11, 2011 in the Chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. The Reverend Larry Partain will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. -In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Houston Heights Baptist Church, 4439 Tech Drive, Macon, Georgia 31206. -Please sign the online registry at www.crestlawnfuneral.com. -Crest Lawn Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Walter Raleigh

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Published by The Telegraph on Jun. 10, 2011.

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Peggy Wheeler

June 12, 2011

It's difficult to know what to say. I have known Mr Raleigh my whole life. He would cut up with us kids even into adulthood. He had a such a genuine spirit. He was dedicated to the Lord and HHBC. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Edd & Denise Hancock

June 12, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

June 11, 2011

You will be deeply missed at Pinegate Retirement.

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Jay Tee

June 10, 2011

Doug and family, very sorry to hera of your loss, my prayers are with you, and family

Shelley Thaxton

June 10, 2011

Sorry to hear about Mr.Walter our t

houghts and prayers are with ya"ll.

June 10, 2011

Sorry to hear about Mr. Raleigh. Best wishes to all the family. Prentis spivey

Raymond and Teri Ross

June 10, 2011

Doug and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help you through this time of grief.

Gary Cadwell

June 10, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Brother Walter's passing. I was his pastor for seven years there at Houston Heights Baptist Church. We spent many hours together in his home in fellowship. May our Lord bless each of you.

Bonnie Williams

June 10, 2011

So sorry to learn of your loss. May your memories bring you peace.

Elaine Dorman

June 10, 2011

Earle and Family,
May God's grace, time and the many wonderful memories you have of your father bring you peace and comfort.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Elaine & Ricky Dorman

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