My Cousin Raymond

Raymond Smith was a fun loving, gentle guy. He always made everyone feel welcome, and he never had a bad word to say about anyone. Raymond could tell some WHOPPERS, too! He loved to tell stories. He was always fun to be around. We lost Raymond this morning, very unexpectedly. I know that he is telling jokes in heaven and making everyone laugh out loud as we speak. I know my mamma is really enjoying his visit with her tonight! Between Raymond, Mamma, and Carter B up there in heaven together, there won't be a dry eye in the place! Those three are going to keep heaven hopping and popping with fun and laughter!!!! Raymond believed in making his children's lives one hundred times better than his own. He told me once that his father told him that he was supposed to make his children's lives better, and that it is was his belief that he would do everything he could to make his son's lives prosperous and full. Raymond succeeded in that venture. Benjamin and Stephen are both very fine and successful young men.Raymond was so proud of his two little granddaughters. He loved them to pieces! He would just laugh and smile thinking about them. Mina is lost tonight, without her soulmate. They have been together for thirty-nine years. I know she is going to miss him terribly, but we will all try to help her get through this. Here is a picture of Raymond and Mina,with their pride and joy granddaughters, Sarah and Allison.
I love you, Raymond!