Raymond Darwin Lunsford, age 97, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2015, at his residence in Tucson, Arizona. Raymond was born to William and Florence Lunsford on August 9, 1918 in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Fairview High School in 1937, and worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He met and married his wife, Alta Jane Raider, while working at the National Cash Register. He served his country in the Seabee’s during WWII and enjoyed a successful career as a U.S. Postal Carrier. Throughout his life, he enjoyed spending time with his family, travelling, and building friendships, often through his involvement in many service organizations, such as the Order of Moose and Elks Lodges. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Jane Lunsford, his daughter, Cynthia Lee, and his second wife, Nancy Lunsford. He is survived by two beloved daughters, Nancy Crass and Linda Lunsford, and will be missed by his grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and friends. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 11:00am at East Lawn Palms Mortuary & Cemetery, 5801 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ. There will be a graveside service following the funeral.
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