Raymond S Duvall, Jr. 10/30/1913 -3/23/2008

 Memorial services for Raymond S. Duvall, Jr., 94, of Jacksonville, TX., formerly of Houston, TX., are scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel, Jacksonville with Reverend Barbara Hugghins and Reverend Kevin King officiating.  Burial will be Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 1:30 P.M. at the Houston National Cemetery.  

Mr. Duvall passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008, at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. He was born October 30, 1913 in Big Spring, TX. to Lena Belle and Raymond S. Duvall, Sr.  He was a 1931 graduate of Sunset High School in Dallas, TX. He also graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1936 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce. While at S. M. U., he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity and Alpha Kappa Psi professional fraternity.  

Mr. Duvall served four years active duty in the U. S. Navy during World War II, plus eight years of inactive duty, reaching the rank of Lieutenant Commander. During his active duty time he was a Naval Inspector of Ordinance in Hamilton, Ohio, for eighteen months, and then an Ordinance Officer for twenty three months in the South Pacific on the staff of Commander Service Squadron South Pacific Force. Mr. Duvall worked for the Borden Company for 37 ½ years, first as Assistant Director of Sales and Advertising for Ice Cream, then as Director of Sales and Advertising for Ice Cream, and finally as Director of Marketing. He retired from that position in 1978. He lived in Houston from 1956-2003 when he moved to Jacksonville to be closer to family. Mr. Duvall was an avid golfer, world traveler, and a long-time member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Houston where he served many years as head usher. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  

Mr. Duvall was preceded in death by his wife, Carmeta D. Duvall, parents, Lena Belle and Raymond S. Duvall, Sr., and his sister, Mary Elizabeth Shelton. He is survived by his daughter, Tina Sorrell of Jacksonville; daughter and son-in-law, Mimi and Craig Kotz of Granger; grandchildren, Ray Sorrell and wife Cynthia of Missouri City, Elizabeth Wade and husband Greg, of Jacksonville, Robert Kotz of Chicago, and Kathryn Kotz of  New York City, great-grandchildren Lexie Sorrell, Grayson Sorrell, and Lauren Elizabeth Wade, nieces Nancy Bratic and husband Walt of Houston, Sally Shelton and husband Ted Gehrig of Boston, and nephew Jim Shelton and wife Susie of Plano.  

Honorary Pallbearers are Ray Sorrell, Robert Kotz, Greg Wade, Craig Kotz, Walt Bratic, and Jim Shelton.   A special thanks to Dr. James Low and the doctors and staff of Hospice of East Texas. 

Visitation with the family will be 2:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville (1031 SE Loop 456 Jacksonville, TX. 75766) or to a charity of your choice.

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Raymond S. Duvall, Jr.

 Memorial services for Raymond S. Duvall, Jr., 94, of Jacksonville, formerly of Houston, are scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel, Jacksonville with Rev. Barbara Hugghins and Rev. Kevin King officiating. Burial will be Thursday, March 27, 2008 at the Houston National Cemetery. Mr. Duvall passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008, at the Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. He was born Oct. 30, 1913 in Big Spring, to Lena Belle and Raymond S. Duvall, Sr. He was a 1931 graduate of Sunset High School in Dallas. He also graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1936 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce. While at S. M.U., he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity and Alpha Kappa Psi professional fraternity. Mr. Duvall served four years active duty in the U.S. Navy during World War II, plus eight years of inactive duty, reaching the rank of lieutenant commander. During his active duty time he was a Naval inspector of ordinance in Hamilton, Ohio, for eighteen months, and then an ordinance officer for twenty three months in the South Pacific on the staff of Commander Service Squadron South Pacific Force. Mr. Duvall worked for the Borden Company for 37 and-a-half years, first as assistant director of sales and advertising for Ice Cream, then as director of sales and advertising for Ice Cream, and finally as director of marketing. He retired from that position in 1978. He lived in Houston from 1956-2003 when he moved to Jacksonville to be closer to family. Mr. Duvall was an avid golfer, world traveler, and a long-time member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Houston where he served many years as head usher. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Duvall was preceded in death by his wife, Carmeta D. Duvall; parents, Lena Belle and Raymond S. Duvall, Sr.; and his sister, Mary Elizabeth Shelton. He is survived by his daughter, Tina Sorrell of Jacksonville; daughter and son-in-law, Mimi and Craig Kotz of Granger; grandchildren, Ray Sorrell and wife Cynthia of Missouri City, Elizabeth Wade and husband Greg, of Jacksonville, Robert Kotz of Chicago, Ill., and Kathryn Kotz of New York City; great-grandchildren Lexie Sorrell, Grayson Sorrell, and Lauren Elizabeth Wade; nieces Nancy Bratic and husband Walt of Houston, Sally Shelton and husband Ted Gehrig of Boston; and nephew Jim Shelton and wife Susie of Plano. Honorary pallbearers are Ray Sorrell, Robert Kotz, Greg Wade, Craig Kotz, Walt Bratic, and Jim Shelton. A special thanks to Dr. James Low and the doctors and staff of the Hospice of East Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville (1031 SE Loop 456 Jacksonville, Texas 75766 or to a charity of your choice. Visitation with the family will be 2–4 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 3/25/2008.

  RAYMOND S. DUVALL JR.

Memorial services for Raymond S. Duvall Jr., 94, of Jacksonville, formerly of Houston, will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, at Autry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Barbara Hugghins and the Rev. Kevin King officiating. Burial will be Thursday, March 27, at the Houston National Cemetery.

Mr. Duvall died Easter Sunday, March 23. He was born Oct. 30, 1913, in Big Spring to Lena Belle and Raymond S. Duvall Sr. He was a 1931 graduate of Sunset High School in Dallas. He also graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1936 with a Bachelor of Science degree in commerce. While at SMU, he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity and Alpha Kappa Psi professional fraternity.

Mr. Duvall served four years active duty in the U. S. Navy during World War II, plus eight years of inactive duty, reaching the rank of Lieutenant Commander. During his active duty time he was a Naval Inspector of Ordinance in Hamilton, Ohio, for 18 months, and then an Ordinance Officer for 23 months in the South Pacific on the staff of Commander Service Squadron South Pacific Force. Mr. Duvall worked for the Borden Company for 37 years. He lived in Houston from 1956-2003 when he moved to Jacksonville to be closer to family. Mr. Duvall was a long-time member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Houston where he served many years as head usher.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmeta D. Duvall; parents, Lena Belle and Raymond S. Duvall Sr.; and his sister, Mary Elizabeth Shelton. He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Tina Sorrell of Jacksonville and Mimi and Craig Kotz of Granger; grandchildren, Ray Sorrell and wife Cynthia of Missouri City, Elizabeth Wade and husband Greg, of Jacksonville, Robert Kotz of Chicago, and Kathryn Kotz of New York City, great grandchildren Lexie Sorrell, Grayson Sorrell, and Lauren Elizabeth Wade, nieces Nancy Bratic and husband Walt of Houston, Sally Shelton and husband Ted Gehrig of Boston, and nephew Jim Shelton and wife Susie of Plano. Honorary Pallbearers are Ray Sorrell, Robert Kotz, Greg Wade, Craig Kotz, Walt Bratic and Jim Shelton.

Information from The Cherokeean Herald