William A Raymond

William “Bill” A. Raymond, 84, of Circleville passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on July 4th, 2017.

Bill was born on November 16, 1932 to the late William E. and Roberta (Allen) Raymond in Circleville, Oh.  On May 19, 1956 he married Sally A Curry in Lawrenceburg, IN.

Bill was preceded in death by his daughter Rhonda Raymond-St. Cin; grandmother Josie Moore; father-in-law and mother-in-law William and Sarah Curry; nephews Jack Leasure and Marshal Curry; brother-in-laws, Charles Leasure, Jay Curry, William Curry, Ray Curry, and Teddy Curry.

Left to mourn his passing are his devoted and loving wife of 61 years Sally; son William (Lorerie) Raymond; daughters, Billie (Jeff Rush)Raymond, Lisa (John) Langley, Jill (Scott) Giroux ,Tonya (Steve) Clay; 9 grandchildren, Jerry, Liza, Jacquie, Billy, Derek, Heath, Austin, Scotty, and Glenn; 8 great grandchildren, Sarah, Brayden, Landon, Xavier, Braxton, Ami, Paislee, and Nash; sister Wanda Leasure, brother Ted (Shirley) Raymond, special cousin Albert (Zaney) Weaver, as well as several nieces and nephews and his faithful dog Rainy.

Bill served as a medic in the Korean War and completed his service as a Sergeant.  He came home and worked as a truck driver for over 20 years before he retired.  He was a devoted family man.  He enjoyed coaching his daughters’ softball teams, taking his grandchildren bowling, and teaching them how to fish.  He was always full of laughter and trying to put a smile on your face.  His kind heart and positive influence will live on forever.

Friends may call on from 2-4 and 6-8pm Friday, July 7th, 2017 at Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home 420 W. Main St. Ashville, OH 43103.  The Funeral will be held on Saturday, July 8th at 10:00am at the funeral home with Bill Mobley officiating.  Interment will follow in Forest Cemetery in Circleville.  The family would like to thank Berger Hospital especially Amy and Jonna.  Online Condolences at olivercheekfuneralhome.com