Robert Leroy Raymond

Robert Leroy Raymond, age 73, of Taylorsville went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at his home. He was born August 13, 1944 in Wyandotte, Michigan. He was the son of the late Robert Leroy Raymond, Sr. and Maxine Helms Alexander. He was retired from MDI in Hickory as a spotter and was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents. Robert will be missed but will forever be in our hearts. He was an avid Nascar and wrestling fan. He also loved to go camping with his family and friends.

Those left to cherish his memory includes his wife of 42 years Diane Raymond of the home; children Cindy Steele & husband Jeffery of Hickory and Angela Dawn Kemp of Mt. Pleasant, NC; four grandchildren Briattany Lail & husband William of Hickory, Nicole Kemp Beaver & husband Josh of Concord, Ryan Steele of Hickory, and Chris Kemp of Mt. Pleasant, NC; three great-grandchildren Maddox & Kaysen Lail of Hickory and Clayton Beaver of Concord; brother William T. Alexander of Peachland, NC; and a very special cousin Charles Helms of Polkton, NC.

The family will receive friends to celebrate Robert’s life on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm at Alexander Funeral Service and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be with the family. Memorials may be sent to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at 3 International Drive Suite 200, Rye Brook, NY 10573.