Carl Wayne Raymond

Carl Wayne Raymond passed away, Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in Pelham, AL. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Russell Raymond, children; William Carl Raymond (Mitzi), Natalie Raymond Padovano (Gerry) and Cathy Raymond Morris, grandchildren; Carl Raymond, Amber Morris, Stephen Raymond, Emma Padovano, Joshua Padovano, Crissy Grizzle and Daniel Raymond. He is also survived by his brother, Charles Turner (Beth), his sisters; Charlotte Skelton (Rick) and Brenda Bruce (Sam). He was preceded in death by his sister Virgina Amschler.

Carl Wayne Raymond was born May 31, 1942 in Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas to Ruby Teague Raymond and Carl Marvin Raymond. He graduated from Embry Riddle University. He went to work for Delta Airlines as a mechanic in 1965. After five years, he became a Ground Training Instructor for pilots at Delta. In 1972, he became a Delta Airlines Pilot. He enjoyed a 30 year pilot career at Delta retiring in 2002. After retirement from Delta, he became a real estate broker and continued his love of flying with his Bonanza.

Visitation will be held at Radney Funeral Home, Mobile, AL on Saturday, July 1, 2017 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Graveside services will be held at Pine Crest Cemetery beginning at 2:00 p.m. Serving as pallbearers will be his grandsons; Stephen Raymond, Carl Raymond, Joshua Padovano and nephews; Lee Ginn, Todd Agee and Chaed Agee. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com.

Arrangements under the direction of Radney Funeral Home-Mobile, Mobile, AL.