of Marion, AR
August 1, 1938 - October 30, 2023
Raymond Paul Waits, Jr.
August 01, 1938 - October 30, 2023
Raymond Paul Waits, 85, of Marion, AR passed away on October 30, 2023. He was born on August 1, 1938 to parents Raymond Paul Waits, Sr. and Alice Porter Waits.
Raymond is survived by his wife, Kathy; his children, Raymond Paul, Jr. (Susan), Jay Holt Waits (Kimberly) and Brenda Gaye Owen; one sister, Barbara Waits Hettish; two nephews, Donald Joe Dilworth and KC Loyd and a niece, Deede Bryson.
Raymond graduated High School at Parkin, played football at Arkansas State, was in the ROTC and inducted in Annapolis. Raymond received a civil engineering degree and worked in road construction for 50 years in numerous states. He was an avid sportsman in football, baseball, scuba diving, archery, hunting, skeet shooting, golfing and jug fishing. He was also an Artist and solo pilot. He had the gift of the gab and no filter.
Services for Raymond will be held at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Memphis, AR, with a visitation from 6PM - 8PM on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. An additional visitation will be on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, starting at 11AM, with the funeral service following at 12PM.
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19 Condolence(s)
Andy Gamez
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Stan Klenk
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Kathy - I have fond memories of Raymond, especially working with him on the Midtown project. He was a key guy on our team and always made our project meetings lively and interesting. I never knew what might be coming any time he took the floor... I have a picture hanging in my office of one of our valentine dinners - remember the good times! Deepest sympathy.
Pamela Berry
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
I'm so sorry for your loss.He was a great man,always made me laugh.Prayers to all of the family.
FRANCES E. STRICKLAND
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
So sorry Kathy. My Prayers go out to you and family. Rest in Peace Raymond.
Sheila Higgins
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Y’all are in my prayers. Raymond will always hold a special place in my heart. Love you Kathy and Jay.
Norine Warhurst
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m praying for you and your family
Jennifer May
Monday, November 6, 2023
Kathy, my deepest condolences to you and your family. Raymond was my weather guy, and for that I was so appreciative. Rest in peace.
Gina Austin
Monday, November 6, 2023
Am here for you and my prayers are with you.
Love you
Kimberly Waits
Monday, November 6, 2023
Praying for peace & comfort. We will miss you, Pop.
Anita Hanna
Monday, November 6, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all now and in the days to come.
Amanda Leddon
Monday, November 6, 2023
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Becky Stevens
Monday, November 6, 2023
Kathy I'm so sorry prayers for you and family
Sonya Watkins
Monday, November 6, 2023
He was a great guy and I am so sorry for your loss.
Mary
Monday, November 6, 2023
My condolences for your family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers of comfort and peace for you all.
Jacki Fowler
Monday, November 6, 2023
Kathy, I am so very sorry to hear about your husband’s passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless. - Jacki Fowler
Kimberly Flake
Monday, November 6, 2023
Dear Aunt Kathy,
I will miss Uncle Raymond and his presence here with us. He was full of life, maybe some Pee and vinegar but we loved him anyway!
I love you and proud of your demonstration of incredible strength during this difficult time.
You are deeply loved and cared for by all that know you.
Love you and prayers for your home.
Kimberly
Janet (Bracone) Wooten and family
Monday, November 6, 2023
Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Billie Ginn
Monday, November 6, 2023
Kathy please know I have been praying for you and your family . Big hugs to you and prayers for the lord to wrap his arms around you and comfort you as well as give you peace. So sorry for your loss my friend .
Michele Abernathy
Saturday, November 4, 2023
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Raymond. You are in my prayers and thoughts.