Garrrett, Raymond Merle, 81, of Midlothian, passed away suddenly, November 15, 2018. Born June 18, 1937, to the late Mable Henry Garrett and William Barton Garrett; he was also preceded in death by his siblings, Everett Garrett, Doris Atkinson, and Beatrice Harris.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, three daughters, six grandchildren.
Early in his adult life, Ray served in the Army National Guard during the Berlin Crisis. Following his service, he resumed his career at Richmond Corporation in several positions before becoming an entrepreneur as owner of Northside Foodland. He went on to establish Hanover Feed, Seed & Hardware and Potomac Seafood in Mechanicsville. He took pride in serving on the Board of Directors at Richfood Corporation and the Economic Development Authority for Henrico County for many years. Over the years, Ray gave generously of himself to countless organizations in the Richmond area. A cancer survivor, Ray was passionate about cancer outreach and established the first Lymphoma cancer support group at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond. He was a Volunteer and Lifetime Member for East Hanover Rescue Squad, where he served as Chairman of the new Rescue Squad facilities. Ray’s greatest love and highest priorities were his family and friends and he never knew a stranger. His passion for farming and landscaping were also a great joy in his life. As a lifelong Christian, he shared his faith. He would want his legacy to be that he encouraged everyone to believe in the power of positive thinking and to never give up on their dreams.
His family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2018, ay Bliley Central Funeral Home, 3801 Augusta Ave., Richmond, Va. 23230, where the Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 19, at 1 p.m. Interment in Gethsemane Church of Christ Cemetery in Mechaniscville will be private.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, three daughters, six grandchildren.
Early in his adult life, Ray served in the Army National Guard during the Berlin Crisis. Following his service, he resumed his career at Richmond Corporation in several positions before becoming an entrepreneur as owner of Northside Foodland. He went on to establish Hanover Feed, Seed & Hardware and Potomac Seafood in Mechanicsville. He took pride in serving on the Board of Directors at Richfood Corporation and the Economic Development Authority for Henrico County for many years. Over the years, Ray gave generously of himself to countless organizations in the Richmond area. A cancer survivor, Ray was passionate about cancer outreach and established the first Lymphoma cancer support group at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond. He was a Volunteer and Lifetime Member for East Hanover Rescue Squad, where he served as Chairman of the new Rescue Squad facilities. Ray’s greatest love and highest priorities were his family and friends and he never knew a stranger. His passion for farming and landscaping were also a great joy in his life. As a lifelong Christian, he shared his faith. He would want his legacy to be that he encouraged everyone to believe in the power of positive thinking and to never give up on their dreams.
His family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2018, ay Bliley Central Funeral Home, 3801 Augusta Ave., Richmond, Va. 23230, where the Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 19, at 1 p.m. Interment in Gethsemane Church of Christ Cemetery in Mechaniscville will be private.
Garrrett, Raymond Merle, 81, of Midlothian, passed away suddenly, November 15, 2018. Born June 18, 1937, to the late Mable Henry Garrett and William Barton Garrett; he was also preceded in death by his siblings, Everett Garrett, Doris Atkinson, and Beatrice Harris.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, three daughters, six grandchildren.
Early in his adult life, Ray served in the Army National Guard during the Berlin Crisis. Following his service, he resumed his career at Richmond Corporation in several positions before becoming an entrepreneur as owner of Northside Foodland. He went on to establish Hanover Feed, Seed & Hardware and Potomac Seafood in Mechanicsville. He took pride in serving on the Board of Directors at Richfood Corporation and the Economic Development Authority for Henrico County for many years. Over the years, Ray gave generously of himself to countless organizations in the Richmond area. A cancer survivor, Ray was passionate about cancer outreach and established the first Lymphoma cancer support group at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond. He was a Volunteer and Lifetime Member for East Hanover Rescue Squad, where he served as Chairman of the new Rescue Squad facilities. Ray’s greatest love and highest priorities were his family and friends and he never knew a stranger. His passion for farming and landscaping were also a great joy in his life. As a lifelong Christian, he shared his faith. He would want his legacy to be that he encouraged everyone to believe in the power of positive thinking and to never give up on their dreams.
His family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2018, ay Bliley Central Funeral Home, 3801 Augusta Ave., Richmond, Va. 23230, where the Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 19, at 1 p.m. Interment in Gethsemane Church of Christ Cemetery in Mechaniscville will be private.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, three daughters, six grandchildren.
Early in his adult life, Ray served in the Army National Guard during the Berlin Crisis. Following his service, he resumed his career at Richmond Corporation in several positions before becoming an entrepreneur as owner of Northside Foodland. He went on to establish Hanover Feed, Seed & Hardware and Potomac Seafood in Mechanicsville. He took pride in serving on the Board of Directors at Richfood Corporation and the Economic Development Authority for Henrico County for many years. Over the years, Ray gave generously of himself to countless organizations in the Richmond area. A cancer survivor, Ray was passionate about cancer outreach and established the first Lymphoma cancer support group at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond. He was a Volunteer and Lifetime Member for East Hanover Rescue Squad, where he served as Chairman of the new Rescue Squad facilities. Ray’s greatest love and highest priorities were his family and friends and he never knew a stranger. His passion for farming and landscaping were also a great joy in his life. As a lifelong Christian, he shared his faith. He would want his legacy to be that he encouraged everyone to believe in the power of positive thinking and to never give up on their dreams.
His family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2018, ay Bliley Central Funeral Home, 3801 Augusta Ave., Richmond, Va. 23230, where the Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 19, at 1 p.m. Interment in Gethsemane Church of Christ Cemetery in Mechaniscville will be private.
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