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Raymond McDuffie Obituary

McDUFFIE RAYMOND H. McDUFFIE Raymond H. McDuffie, 70, of Charles Town, passed away on August 11, 2009 at his home. Born January 16, 1939 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late William Howard McDuffie and Lorraine Agnes Brooks McDuffie. Ray worked for the Washington Post as a mailer for 43 years. He was of the Baptist faith, a member of the Mailers Union and the Moose Lodge in Charles Town. He is survived by his loving wife, Pamela whom he married on March 13, 1965, his four children, Jodi McMannis, Ray McDuffie, Jr., Kelley McDuffie and Marcus McDuffie, six grandchildren and three brothers, Ronald, Ralph and Roger. Services will be held in Merrit Island, Florida at a later date. Family suggests memorial contributions be made to WV Hospice of the Panhandle, 301 E. 5th Ave., Ranson, WV 25438 in Raymond''s name. Local Arrangements are entrusted to Rosedale Funeral Home, Martinsburg. Condolences may be sent to www.rosedalefuneral.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 13, 2009.

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Karen & David Gibson

August 19, 2009

Karen is Edna V. McDuffie Matias' daughter, thereby a cousin of Ray's. We last saw him at Edna's 79th birthday in 1995 and enjoyed chatting with him. Our sympathies to those closes to him.

Jack & Janet Aldrich

August 12, 2009

We were so sorry to hear Rays passing. Please know that our prayers are with you. Our condolences to Pam, Jodi, Marc, Kelly & Families.

August 12, 2009

Uncle Ray, You will be missed by many, Rest in Peace, God will take good care of you . Prayers & my heart go out to
Aunt Pam, Jodi, Marc, Kelley and everyone that you touched and brought so much joy to.

Love Michelle McDuffie

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