Raymond Ermund Comer, Jr. born July 11, 1922 in Abilene, Texas went to be with the Lord Friday, March 6, 2009, at the age of 86. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1939 and was a senior at McMurry University when he joined the Army Air Force Reserves in October 1942. Ray entered into active service in February 1943 and received his bombardier wings on May 20, 1944. Then in September 1944, he was sent to Thorpe Abbotts, England where he was attached to one of the most famous heavy bomb group of World War ll. They were the 100th bomb group also known as "The Bloody Hundredth." The group earned this name from their own heavy losses suffered early on in the War. Ray returned safely from 13 missions and even survived a mid-air collision on his 14th mission on December 31, 1944, which later became known as the famous "Piggy Back Incident." He was able to parachute out of the plane and landed in Germany where he remained a P.O.W. at Stalag Luft l near Barth, Germany until May 1945. Upon his release, Ray returned to Abilene where he spent a year completing his Bachelor of Science degree at McMurry University graduating in 1947 at the age of 25. He then went to work for Shell Pipe Line Corporation in Colorado City, Texas, remaining in employment for a total of 46 years. During this time, he was active in the Air Force Reserves and retired as a Major in 1982. In June 1952, Ray met the love of his life, Zelda Mitchell at Shell. They married on June 28, 1953, and later relocated to Houston in November 1958. Ray and Zelda became members of St. Phillip's in 1959 where Ray graciously served as a volunteer for numerous activities for the next 50 years. He served on the usher and visitation teams, was the Sunday School Superintendent, participated on the Ad Council, and was also a member of the United Methodist Men. After Ray's retirement at Shell in January 1994 at the age of 72, he began dedicating 3 to 4 days a week caring for the lawn and landscape of St. Philip's campus, keeping it beautiful, along with his dear friend, Jim Andrews. In February 2006, Ray and Jim retired from this service.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Bill and Bob. He is survived by his wife of 55 years - Zelda and their children - Brenda Robinson, Glenda Woodworth, Craig Comer, and Carl Comer. Ray was blessed with 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Bill and Bob. He is survived by his wife of 55 years - Zelda and their children - Brenda Robinson, Glenda Woodworth, Craig Comer, and Carl Comer. Ray was blessed with 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Raymond Ermund Comer, Jr. born July 11, 1922 in Abilene, Texas went to be with the Lord Friday, March 6, 2009, at the age of 86. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1939 and was a senior at McMurry University when he joined the Army Air Force Reserves in October 1942. Ray entered into active service in February 1943 and received his bombardier wings on May 20, 1944. Then in September 1944, he was sent to Thorpe Abbotts, England where he was attached to one of the most famous heavy bomb group of World War ll. They were the 100th bomb group also known as "The Bloody Hundredth." The group earned this name from their own heavy losses suffered early on in the War. Ray returned safely from 13 missions and even survived a mid-air collision on his 14th mission on December 31, 1944, which later became known as the famous "Piggy Back Incident." He was able to parachute out of the plane and landed in Germany where he remained a P.O.W. at Stalag Luft l near Barth, Germany until May 1945. Upon his release, Ray returned to Abilene where he spent a year completing his Bachelor of Science degree at McMurry University graduating in 1947 at the age of 25. He then went to work for Shell Pipe Line Corporation in Colorado City, Texas, remaining in employment for a total of 46 years. During this time, he was active in the Air Force Reserves and retired as a Major in 1982. In June 1952, Ray met the love of his life, Zelda Mitchell at Shell. They married on June 28, 1953, and later relocated to Houston in November 1958. Ray and Zelda became members of St. Phillip's in 1959 where Ray graciously served as a volunteer for numerous activities for the next 50 years. He served on the usher and visitation teams, was the Sunday School Superintendent, participated on the Ad Council, and was also a member of the United Methodist Men. After Ray's retirement at Shell in January 1994 at the age of 72, he began dedicating 3 to 4 days a week caring for the lawn and landscape of St. Philip's campus, keeping it beautiful, along with his dear friend, Jim Andrews. In February 2006, Ray and Jim retired from this service.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Bill and Bob. He is survived by his wife of 55 years - Zelda and their children - Brenda Robinson, Glenda Woodworth, Craig Comer, and Carl Comer. Ray was blessed with 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Bill and Bob. He is survived by his wife of 55 years - Zelda and their children - Brenda Robinson, Glenda Woodworth, Craig Comer, and Carl Comer. Ray was blessed with 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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