Raymond Joe Richmond

Raymond Joe Richmond of Mead, OK passed away Saturday October 20, 2018 in Denison , TX at the age of 78. He was born on August 7th, 1940 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Joseph J. Richmond and Amy Myzella (Musgrove) Richmond. Raymond attended Rockwood Elementary School, Jackson Jr High, and Capitol Hill Sr. High in Oklahoma City. After graduating high school he married the love of his life, Carolyn Virginia Aycock on July 2nd, 1959 in Wilburton, OK. He then joined the Air Force where he served our country for over 20 years. He fought in the Vietnam War and also served in Korea, Germany, and Turkey as well as many states of the United States. He retired from the Air Force in 1980 after achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. During his service Raymond was awarded medals for Commendation (3), Outstanding Unit, Air Force Good Conduct, Army Good Conduct, Army of Occupation, National Defense Service, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Vietnam Campaign, Korean Defense, and Small Arms Expert. After retiring from the Air Force Raymond began working for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. During this time he furthered his education at Southeastern Oklahoma State University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Upon graduating he then began working as a Senior Probation and Parole Officer. He was an active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for the last few years and enjoyed serving the Lord with his church family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in his gardens, and spending time with his family. Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents, sisters Imogene Clay, Joan Howell, Mary Lois, and Elsie Richmond. Raymond is survived by his loving wife Carolyn of over 59 wonderful years, his oldest son Raymond J. Richmond Jr, and his wife Marian, of Mead, OK, his youngest son Roger L. Richmond, and his wife Dana, of Haslet, TX., his brother Leland Richmond, his five grandchildren, Larry O’Daniel, Cindy Richmond, Rachel Richmond (Sunshine), Myranda Richmond (Perky), and Abby Richmond (Tiny), two great-grandchildren, and many other extended family members and dear friends. Services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mead, OK with Pastor Randy Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Pilgrims Rest cemetery in Newalla, OK with Raymond Richmond, Roger Richmond, Rachel Richmond, Myranda Richmond, Abby Richmond, and John Phipps serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers are Larry O'Daniel, Cindy Richmond, Gary Cole, Steve Alery, and Pat Beagle. The family will accept family and friends Wednesday, October 24th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Brown’s Funeral Home in Durant, OK. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown’s Durant Funeral Service. Online condolences can be made to the family at brownsfuneralservice.com

Raymond Joe Richmond

August 7, 1940 - October 20, 2018