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Raymond Washington Obituary

Deacon Raymond Washington was a devoted man of God, a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to his family and friends, passed away on May 31, 2025. Viewing will be held on Tuesday June 10, 2025 from 5 to 7 p.m. at McGuire Funeral Home, 7400 Georgia Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20012.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday June 11, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Wesley Theological Seminary, 4500 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016. Interment Private.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 6, 2025.

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10

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

McGuire Funeral Home

7400 Georgia Avenue N.W., Washington, DC 20012

Jun

11

Service

11:00 a.m.

Wesley Theological Seminary

4500 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, DC 20016

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7400 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20012

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