Billy Ray Raikes
December 29, 1932 - December 18, 2023
Richmond, Virginia
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Billy Ray Raikes
December 29, 1932 - December 18, 2023
Richmond, Virginia
Obituary
Billy Ray Raikes, 90, of Richmond, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 18, 2023. He was born on December 29, 1932 in West Virginia to the late Cosby Sandford and Lucille Raikes.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Hazel Raikes; daughters, Linda Layne (Jeffrey) and Tina Raikes; grandchildren, Brandy Spann (Matthew), Timothy Layne (Dani), Anya Brown (Cam), Tiffany Smith (Will), and Jeremy Jones; great grandchildren, Cyrus, Marissa, Malia, Chloe, Hazel, Layne, and Charlie; sisters, JoAnne Cordel and Faye and Clarke; and brother, Donald Raikes (Peggy).
Mr. Billy Raikes was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a superb brother. He retired from Richmond Engineering company (RECO) as a supervisor of the plant. He was an avid golfer and member of Meadowbrook Country Club where he golfed with many family members and friends. He enjoyed playing Poker and Backalley with anyone he could rook. Billy served his country on a submarine in the Korean War and traveled around the world. He will be missed by all that had known him.
Billy’s service will be at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment to follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia, 10300 Pridesville Road, Amelia Court House, VA 23002.
Visitation
- Date & Time: December 26, 2023 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Road North Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: December 26, 2023 (12:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Road North Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Interment with Military Honors
- Date & Time: December 26, 2023 (2:00 PM)
- Venue: Virginia Veterans Cemetery At Amelia
- Location: 10300 Pridesville Road Amelia Court House, VA 23002 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 561-1475
2 responses to Billy Ray Raikes
Sheila Morris says:
December 21, 2023
Hazel and family, I’m so sorry for the loss of Billy. I know he is not suffering anymore, please know that you’re in my prayers for your healing and greiving time. I will always think of his silliness when you asks him how he was doing, his response was I can’t remember. He was always thoughtful giving all the ladies at church on valentines day a box of candy.
Royce Claytor says:
December 25, 2023
All of us on Dorset Road have fond memories of Billy on his scooter with Prissy in the basket. Later Curly and Irie would rush to him for pats on the head and their treats. He was interested in everyone. A very giving person, Billy shared vegetables from his large backyard garden. He loved his Pomeranians King and Prince, staying home with them when Hazel went on vacation. Billy was never at a lack for words. His sense of humor carried him through the effects of polio and every other obstacle in his path. Godspeed, Billy.