Raymond Franklin Waid
April 12, 2014
Franklin – Raymond Franklin Waid, 65, passed away at his home and went to be with his Lord on April 12, 2014. Mr. Waid was a native of Meadville, PA, He was born October 7, 1948 a son of the late Walter Franklin and Meredith Eynon Waid.
Ray was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam Era serving as a Gunners Mate and was retired from Pittsburgh Plate Glass. He was an active member of the VFW and a former rescue scuba diver. He was also an avid motorcyclist; he once drove his Harley from Tampa, FL to Death Valley.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 40 years, Susan Jenney Waid; two daughters, Valerie Ann Waid of Gainesville, FL and Bridget Annette Enos of Franklin, VA; two sons, Raymond Timothy Waid of New Orleans, LA and Justin Michael Waid of Franklin, VA; daughter-in-law, Avery Bryce Pardee; sister, Susan Irene Kimmel; brother, Morris Walter Waid both of Meadville, PA; three grandchildren, Isabel and Isaiah Enos and Silas Robie Waid; mother-in-law, Ramona Jenney; brothers-in-law, T. J. Jenney and his daughter, Savannah and Tim Jenney and his wife, Gloria, and their children Ana and Zeke.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM Tuesday, April 15, at Wright Funeral Home, 206 West 4th Avenue, Franklin, VA to be followed by a funeral with Naval Honors at 7 PM at Tucker Swamp Baptist Church, 37527 Seacock Chapel Road, Zuni, VA with the Rev. Curtis Faison officiating.
In Meadville, PA, a viewing will be held at 4 PM Thursday, April 17, at Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA followed by a funeral service with Naval Honors at 6 PM with Pastor Rodney Johnson of Church of the Nazarene, officiating.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family at 32281 O’Berry Church Road, Franklin, VA 23851.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Ray's Book of Memories online at www.roofnercollinswarrenfh.com.
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Ray was my dearest friend. Our friendship was unconditional. He was loved by my wife Debbie and my two daughters. He has demonstrated to me his dedication and love for his family and life. I know I will see him again and our friendship will never end.
My prayers and condolences are with you Susan and your children. But I know the JOY he shared with me will remain with you all, as well as with me and my family.