Raymond was born November 13, 1942 in Bremen, Georgia. He was the son of the late Willie B. House and the late Laura Owens House. He was also preceded in death by his late wife and mother of his son, Betty Spaulding House; Brothers Bill, Henry, Charles, Bob, Robert, Barnard, and James; Sister Sara Nell Bagley.
Raymond lived most of his life in Brunswick and was a retired Fire Chief with the Brunswick Fire Department with forty-eight years of dedicated service. He was a mentor to many and had an everlasting impact on everyone he met. He also was a devoted and trusted employee with Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home for sixty-two years. Raymond was also an Instructor with Southern Technical Institute. He was a member of the Brunswick Lyons Club, Brunswick Exchange Club, and Maggie Mae’s Breakfast Club. Raymond was a man of faith and a member of Glynn Missionary Baptist Church.
Raymond was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 24 years, Marsha Royal House of Brunswick, GA; Son Ray House (Delisa) of Jesup, GA; Son Daniel Wilson (Ruth) of Bastrop, TX; Granddaughter Taylor Wilson of Bastrop, TX; Daughter Marisa Franklin of Brunswick, GA; Grandson Brayden Franklin of Brunswick, GA; Brother Ernest House (Shelby) of Temple, GA; and Brother Howard Lee House (Kathy) of Breman, GA.
Raymond will always be remembered for his friendly sense of humor and his willingness to help others. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. His family will have many fond memories to cherish for years to come.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 16, 2019 between the hours of 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home. A Funeral Service to honor Raymond’s life will be held Sunday, February 17, 2019, 2:00 P.M., at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Darrell Joiner officiating and assisted by Fire Chief Randy Mobley. Entombment will follow the service at Palmetto Cemetery with Firefighters Honors.
Active Pallbearers serving will be John Tyre, Mike Waters, Jerry Allen, Robbie Horton, Randy Mobley, Richie May, and Steve Marino.
Honorary Pallbearers will be all of Brunswick Firefighters and all Firefighters, Brunswick Exchange Club and Lions Club members, the staff of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, the staff of Hall, Jones, and Brown Funeral Home, and members of Maggie Mae’s Breakfast Club and staff, also the members of Glynn Missionary Baptist Church and the Hospice of South Georgia and Staff.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for memorial contributions made to the American Cancer Society 4849 Paulsen Street, Suite 102 Savannah, GA, 31405, Golden Isles Lions Club 912-602-0380, and the Hospice of South Georgia 1625 Sunset Blvd. Jesup, GA 31545.
