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C. Ray Noland, a retired Marine Corps Officer and retired Deputy Director of Veterans affairs, passed away March 3, 2012 at his home, surrounded by his family. Ray was born September 4, 1933 in Carpenter, Mississippi and was a resident of Walker for 40 years. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Anita Lucas Noland; his sons Richard Lee Lucas III, Mike Spano, and James Hicks and wife Alissa; daughter Lisa Noland Varnado and husband Gerald; his grandchildren Britni Rae, Alyssa, Adam, Madison and Kai'lyn; great granddaughter Sydni Rae; sister Linda Noland Collins and a brother Bobby Noland as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ray was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Beatrice Noland, a brother Billy; and a sister Elaine Noland Cook. Visitation will be at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., on Wednesday March 6, 2013 from 9am until service time at 12pm. Entombment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, family ask that donations be made to St. Joseph Hospice. Family wishes to thank his nurses Bernice, Brandy and Penny. Also thanks to Dr. Deborah Abernathy and Dr. Leo Blaise.
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Ms Nita I am so sorry for your loss.I just found out about Mr Ray.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Brinda Noland Ellis
March 11, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of Ray, all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Those we love remain with us,
for love itself lives on.
Cherished memories never fade,
just because a loved one is gone.
Those we love can never be,
more than a thought apart.
For as long as we have memories,
they live on in our heart.
Judi Walker
March 7, 2013
Nita and the kids were so lucky to have had you in their lives for so many years! You were a good and loving man and I know you are in heaven now looking over them all!
Cathy Scanlon Bond
Cathy Bond
March 6, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Love y'all.
Kevin & Valerie Hutcherson
March 5, 2013
I'm sorry to read about the loss of Mr. Ray. He was a good man.
Jimmy Dentro
March 5, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Margo and Bobby McGrath
March 5, 2013
Thank You Ray for the years of love and devotion you gave to Madison. Whether it was a broken toy or a broken heart Paw Paw Ray could fix it.Those loving memories will be with her
always. God be with you.
Mona Burregi
March 4, 2013
Thank You Ray, for the years of love and devotion you gave to Madison.Whether it was a broken toy or a broken heart Paw Paw Ray could always fix it.She will carry those memories with her and never forget you.God be with you.
Mona Burregi
March 4, 2013
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