Karl Raymond, 63, passed away on January 11, 2012. He was born in 1948 to the late Charles and Marie Raymond in Alabama.
He retired from the U.S. Navy after 26 years of honorable service as a Master Chief Petty Officer. He also worked as a bus driver for Virginia Beach public schools and enjoyed being able to be with the children.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife Carol Raymond and his son, Karl Raymond also a brother, George Raymond and his wife Brenda of Indiana.
The family will receive friends Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road Virginia Beach. Services with military honors will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for memorial contributions to be sent to the United States Navy Memorial Fund at www.navymemorial.org. Condolences may be expressed to the family at altmeyer.com
Past Services
Visitation
Saturday January 21, 2012
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home -Southside Chapel
5792 Greenwich Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
757-422-4000 | Directions
5792 Greenwich Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
757-422-4000 | Directions
Dear Carol & Family,
Experiencing the passing of a husband is so personal that very few of us can understand the grief involed. Perhaps it will help to ease the sadness to know that Karl will be greatly missed by all his family and friends, and that they sare in your sadness.
I did not know Karl personaly, but knowing you, he had to have been a wonderful husband and father.
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
May Peace Continue To Be With You All, Always.
We love you Uncle Karl…you will be missed.