Raymond R. Velasquez

raymond valesquez

Raymond R. Velasquez, 77, Marion, died at 8:25 a.m. on Monday, February 1, 2016, in his home. He was born in Fairmount, IN, to the late Cipriano and Maria (Correa) Velasquez. He married Mary Ellen Walkup on April 4, 1959, and she survives.

Raymond was a 1957 graduate of Bennett High School. He retired from RCA after 38 years. Raymond was involved in drag racing during the ‘60s. He enjoyed boating, skiing, camping, and riding go-karts. Raymond was the co-founder of AAU Swim Club. He enjoyed attending Notre Dame games and NASCAR races. He was a member of the Holiday Rambler RV Club and enjoyed traveling. After retiring, he spent the winters in Florida.

In addition to his wife, Raymond is survived by his children, John Velasquez, Marion, and Barbara (Rex) Griffin, Waller, TX; grandchildren, Cody, Justin, and Ryan Griffin; brothers, Dan (Ruth) Velasquez and Larry (Janice) Velasquez, both from Marion; sisters, Josephine Knight, Marion, Connie Gause, Jonesboro, Mary Lou Futrell, Marion, and Mary Ellen Carmin, Carmel; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Raymond was also preceded in death by his brothers, Albert, Peter, and Lupe Velasquez; and sister, Mercedes Velasquez.

Friends and family may call from 2-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 5, 2016 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1031 W. Kem Rd., Marion, IN, with Father Weisenberger officiating. Burial will be at Gardens of Memory.

Please as per Ray’s wishes, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to S.H.E. 4 Life, LLC, 1801 W. 4th St. Marion, IN 46952, she4life.com; Collin J. Bowen Scholarship, Inc., www.bowenscholarship.com; and St. Paul Catholic Church, 1031 W. Kem Rd., Marion, IN 46952.

Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.

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