of West Memphis, AR
February 9, 1942 - January 22, 2025
Raymond Chrestman, 82, of West Memphis, AR was called to his heavenly home, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital. He was born on February 9, 1942 to the late James and Ada Chrestman.
Raymond retired as a maintenance engineer at Wonder Bread in Memphis, TN. He was a devoted member of Angel's Way Baptist Church. He had a deep passion for the outdoors, enjoying both hunting and fishing. He took great joy in building and creating.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Debra Chrestman; his parents; two sisters, Jeanette Stallings and Mary Little and seven brothers, Charles, Wayne, Ruben, Richard, Donny, Doug and Les Chrestman. Raymond is survived by his sons, Dale Chrestman (Tricia), Mike Chrestman (Carolyn) both of West Memphis, AR; stepson, Jason German (Amber) of Clinton, Indiana; his twin brother, Raiford Chrestman of Olive Branch, MS., five grandchildren, Ashley Chrestman of Charleston, SC, Robert Chrestman (Brianna) of Paragould, AR, Amanda Holley (Nick) of Jonesboro AR, Morgan Chrestman and Blake Chrestman both of West Memphis, AR; great grandchildren, Hayden and Blaine Holley, Cooper and Vivianne Neal, Knoxx Chrestman, Ella Grace Barnes, Bryleigh, Chloe and Isabella Hammon; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Raymond will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
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12 Condolence(s)
Loretta Beggs Dibiasi
Saturday, January 25, 2025
My prayers are with you and your family. R.I.P. Going to miss very much.
Carla Robbins
Saturday, January 25, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my Prayers, thought, and heart with love always. RIP Uncle Raymond.
Janice Catt Shoup
Friday, January 24, 2025
Our prayers and condolences from the Catt family during this difficult time.
Keith Southard
Friday, January 24, 2025
So sorry to hear the news. Praying for you and family.
Sheila Dawson Lence
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Dale and Mike (and all the extended family), I am so very sorry! Uncle Raymond was one of a kind. I'm so glad I got to see him at Easter last year. Please know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Love you!
Terry and Patty Beggs
Thursday, January 23, 2025
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for God's comfort during this time.
Rickey Beggs
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Prayers for the immediate family and friends.
RIP Uncle Raymond
David Briley
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Dear family members of Raymond Chrestman and especially Jason German, Raymond's stepson. May you experience comfort from God during this time. Raymond was married to my sister Debra who passed away in 2019. We loved Raymond and Debra dearly. We visited them every time we returned from Indonesia where we served as missionaries. They were always welcoming of us to stay with them during our sojourns in the south when we would need to visit churches who supported our work in TN, MS, TX. Raymond and Debra had a special relationship with our daughter April and her daughter Tara. Many fond memories. I am sure all of his children and grand children will miss him much. Raymond took me to several events for men at the church where he was a member Angels Way Baptist church. I remember those delicious fish fries with Raymond. I am sure he is enjoying the reunion he is experiencing with my sister Debra in Heaven along with his two brothers who just recently left for glory as well.
LeAnn and Doug Gatewood
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Our thoughts and Praying for the Chrestman family.
jeanie hale Martz
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Raymond will be missed. He was a good classmate . He came to our reunions and we were glad to see him. Prayers for his family. Jeanie
KAREN COOK
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Praying for your family.
Sherry & Allen
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Mike, Carolyn & kids, we are truly sorry to hear about Mr Chrestman. I know his death leaves an empty whole in your heart. Our prayer is for God's mercy to comfort you and give you peace..We love yal dearly.