Thomas, Raymond L.

Private family graveside services for Raymond L. Thomas, 81, of Longview, will be held 
in the Rosewood Park Mausoleum Chapel, under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of 
Longview.

He passed away Saturday, August 11, 2007, at a medical center in Longview.

Mr. Thomas was born July 1, 1926, in Charlottesville, Va., to George and Ollie Thomas. 
A former longtime resident of Virginia, he was a graduate of Schuyler High School in 
Schuyler, Va. He was a carpenter and was retired from Arlandria Construction Co. in 
Alexandria, Va., where he was a supervisor. Mr. Thomas was a member of the Bethlehem 
Baptist Church in Fairfax, Va.

He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, George Thomas; and sister, Mary 
Graves.

A loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 59 years, Doris 
Thomas of Longview; daughters, Joan Connelly of Falls Church, Va., and Carolyn Merrill 
and husband, Dendy of Longview; grandchildren, Tom Connelly, Lauren Merrill and Ryan 
Merrill; sister, Ruby Allen of Waynesboro, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 8/14/2007.