David Bruce Raymond, 51, beloved son, brother and special servant of God, passed away peacefully July 5, 2017, at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, surrounded by his devoted family. Viewing will be from 1 to 1:30 p.m. with a celebration of life and the service beginning at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 13, 2017, at the Lillian E. Wilder Memorial Chapel at Brenham State Supported Living Center in Brenham. After following the service, burial and a graveside service will take place at Prairie Lea Cemetery.
David was born in Miami, Florida, to Kenneth Wesley Raymond and Gwendolyn Gambier Raymond. The youngest of six children, David grew up much loved and doted upon by his older brother and four sisters. David attended Special Education schooling from the age of four years through age 21 in Florida, before moving to the Houston, Texas, area in 1990. David spent ten years in a residential group home in Houston. In 2001, David came to reside at the Brenham State Supported Living Center in Brenham, where he called Cottage B his home until his passing. David also attended a workshop Monday thru Friday.
David was happy, brave, and strong of spirit and soul. He woke with a smile, joy in his beautiful heart, determined to make the best of each day. His infectious personality was undeniable, and he touched so many during his life. He was kind, compassionate, and a very loving individual.
Family, friends, and holidays were David’s delight. David had a knack for developing a special and unique relationship with all ~ his mom, each of his five siblings, and all whom he came to know through his years at BSSLC. David loved music, animals, dancing, flirting, writing and drawing. He took great pride in his appearance each day, carefully selecting his clothing so everything coordinated, down to his baseball caps, sneakers, and sunglasses. In his younger days, David excelled at Gymnastics through the Special Olympics in Florida and took Second Place in the State one year.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth W. Raymond.
Survivors include his loving and devoted mom, Gwen Raymond, of Brenham; sisters: Dorothy Habermann and her husband, Barry, of Cañon City CO, Theresa Gellerman and her husband, Daniel, of Hockley TX, Christina Raymond, of Quincy FL, and Alice Young and her husband, Gary, of Knoxville, TN; brother, Kenneth J. Raymond, of Rockport, Texas; aunt, Cecelia Brooks; cousin, Jennifer Alley, of Richmond VA; niece, Lily Wan, of New York City; and nephew, Kevin Wan, of Maryland. M5
David was born in Miami, Florida, to Kenneth Wesley Raymond and Gwendolyn Gambier Raymond. The youngest of six children, David grew up much loved and doted upon by his older brother and four sisters. David attended Special Education schooling from the age of four years through age 21 in Florida, before moving to the Houston, Texas, area in 1990. David spent ten years in a residential group home in Houston. In 2001, David came to reside at the Brenham State Supported Living Center in Brenham, where he called Cottage B his home until his passing. David also attended a workshop Monday thru Friday.
David was happy, brave, and strong of spirit and soul. He woke with a smile, joy in his beautiful heart, determined to make the best of each day. His infectious personality was undeniable, and he touched so many during his life. He was kind, compassionate, and a very loving individual.
Family, friends, and holidays were David’s delight. David had a knack for developing a special and unique relationship with all ~ his mom, each of his five siblings, and all whom he came to know through his years at BSSLC. David loved music, animals, dancing, flirting, writing and drawing. He took great pride in his appearance each day, carefully selecting his clothing so everything coordinated, down to his baseball caps, sneakers, and sunglasses. In his younger days, David excelled at Gymnastics through the Special Olympics in Florida and took Second Place in the State one year.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth W. Raymond.
Survivors include his loving and devoted mom, Gwen Raymond, of Brenham; sisters: Dorothy Habermann and her husband, Barry, of Cañon City CO, Theresa Gellerman and her husband, Daniel, of Hockley TX, Christina Raymond, of Quincy FL, and Alice Young and her husband, Gary, of Knoxville, TN; brother, Kenneth J. Raymond, of Rockport, Texas; aunt, Cecelia Brooks; cousin, Jennifer Alley, of Richmond VA; niece, Lily Wan, of New York City; and nephew, Kevin Wan, of Maryland. M5
David Bruce Raymond, 51, beloved son, brother and special servant of God, passed away peacefully July 5, 2017, at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, surrounded by his devoted family. Viewing will be from 1 to 1:30 p.m. with a celebration of life and the service beginning at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 13, 2017, at the Lillian E. Wilder Memorial Chapel at Brenham State Supported Living Center in Brenham. After following the service, burial and a graveside service will take place at Prairie Lea Cemetery.
David was born in Miami, Florida, to Kenneth Wesley Raymond and Gwendolyn Gambier Raymond. The youngest of six children, David grew up much loved and doted upon by his older brother and four sisters. David attended Special Education schooling from the age of four years through age 21 in Florida, before moving to the Houston, Texas, area in 1990. David spent ten years in a residential group home in Houston. In 2001, David came to reside at the Brenham State Supported Living Center in Brenham, where he called Cottage B his home until his passing. David also attended a workshop Monday thru Friday.
David was happy, brave, and strong of spirit and soul. He woke with a smile, joy in his beautiful heart, determined to make the best of each day. His infectious personality was undeniable, and he touched so many during his life. He was kind, compassionate, and a very loving individual.
Family, friends, and holidays were David’s delight. David had a knack for developing a special and unique relationship with all ~ his mom, each of his five siblings, and all whom he came to know through his years at BSSLC. David loved music, animals, dancing, flirting, writing and drawing. He took great pride in his appearance each day, carefully selecting his clothing so everything coordinated, down to his baseball caps, sneakers, and sunglasses. In his younger days, David excelled at Gymnastics through the Special Olympics in Florida and took Second Place in the State one year.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth W. Raymond.
Survivors include his loving and devoted mom, Gwen Raymond, of Brenham; sisters: Dorothy Habermann and her husband, Barry, of Cañon City CO, Theresa Gellerman and her husband, Daniel, of Hockley TX, Christina Raymond, of Quincy FL, and Alice Young and her husband, Gary, of Knoxville, TN; brother, Kenneth J. Raymond, of Rockport, Texas; aunt, Cecelia Brooks; cousin, Jennifer Alley, of Richmond VA; niece, Lily Wan, of New York City; and nephew, Kevin Wan, of Maryland. M5
David was born in Miami, Florida, to Kenneth Wesley Raymond and Gwendolyn Gambier Raymond. The youngest of six children, David grew up much loved and doted upon by his older brother and four sisters. David attended Special Education schooling from the age of four years through age 21 in Florida, before moving to the Houston, Texas, area in 1990. David spent ten years in a residential group home in Houston. In 2001, David came to reside at the Brenham State Supported Living Center in Brenham, where he called Cottage B his home until his passing. David also attended a workshop Monday thru Friday.
David was happy, brave, and strong of spirit and soul. He woke with a smile, joy in his beautiful heart, determined to make the best of each day. His infectious personality was undeniable, and he touched so many during his life. He was kind, compassionate, and a very loving individual.
Family, friends, and holidays were David’s delight. David had a knack for developing a special and unique relationship with all ~ his mom, each of his five siblings, and all whom he came to know through his years at BSSLC. David loved music, animals, dancing, flirting, writing and drawing. He took great pride in his appearance each day, carefully selecting his clothing so everything coordinated, down to his baseball caps, sneakers, and sunglasses. In his younger days, David excelled at Gymnastics through the Special Olympics in Florida and took Second Place in the State one year.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth W. Raymond.
Survivors include his loving and devoted mom, Gwen Raymond, of Brenham; sisters: Dorothy Habermann and her husband, Barry, of Cañon City CO, Theresa Gellerman and her husband, Daniel, of Hockley TX, Christina Raymond, of Quincy FL, and Alice Young and her husband, Gary, of Knoxville, TN; brother, Kenneth J. Raymond, of Rockport, Texas; aunt, Cecelia Brooks; cousin, Jennifer Alley, of Richmond VA; niece, Lily Wan, of New York City; and nephew, Kevin Wan, of Maryland. M5
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