Raleigh Elmore Worsham

1923 - 2017

Raleigh Elmore Worsham obituary, 1923-2017, Lynchburg, VA

BORN

1923

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Whitten Timberlake Chapel

7404 Timberlake Road

Lynchburg, Virginia

Raleigh Worsham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 28, 2017.

Raleigh Elmore Worsham, 94, of Westminster Canterbury passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017.

Born in Martinsville, July 5, 1923, he was the son of the late Jip Y. Worsham and Lucy Ellen Gallaher Worsham. One brother, William T. Worsham and one sister, Elsie Worsham Creasy also preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey Crawford Worsham; two sons, R. Elroy Worsham and his wife Janet of Lakeland, FL and William Travis Worsham and his wife Suzi of Leesburg; one sister, Gertha W. Adams of Concord; eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Raleigh was a US Army veteran and served during WWII. He was the retired owner and operator of R.E. Worsham Electrical Company Inc., he served a president of the Northern Virginia Electrical Contractors Association, past president of the Fairfax Lions Club, was a member of the Military Order of the Stars and Bars, The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution the American Legion Post 16 and was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church. He was also a private pilot with instrument rating for over 20 years.

A service celebrating his life will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with the Rev. Dave Heerspink officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park with military honors by the American Legion Post 16.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Salvation Army, 2215 Park Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501, or the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org.

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January 2, 2018

Barry Spinner

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family in our loss, Mr. Wishon was very understanding ,very encouraging and a great teacher. I owe my career partially to him for his guidance and his direction. I am a electrician and a business owner due to his direction and encouragement . The memories I have of him will always be a Great times in my life from the Cedars to Now, he will be loved and very missed in my heart and my family . On the behalf of the Spinners and myself I want to thank U for your time and love .

December 30, 2017

Peggy,Amber&emily Knight cash

He was one of the most caring human being I've ever met. His love for his family was like none I've ever seen. He was very generous with his family and friends. Elmo rest high on the mountain your work on earth is done. Peggy J.Knight, Amber Cash and Emily cash

December 29, 2017

John Vance II

My dad worked for Raleigh for many years, he was almost like a member of the family. He was a good man, but he is flying higher than ever before. My prayers are with you Audrey and family.

December 29, 2017

Sissy Gunter

Love you Uncle Elmo. RIP.

December 29, 2017

Donna Cash

December 29, 2017

Donna Cash

i will always remember the summer's in Fairfax with granny.Rest in peace Uncle Elmo

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