Raymond L Richie

Raymond L. Richie, 60, of Grayling, passed away on Friday, October 5th, 2007. Ray was born in Detroit, MI on February 1, 1947, to the late Culver and Gertrude (Campbell) Richie. He married Mary Margaret Porter at Temple Baptist Church in Detroit on March 3, 1973. Ray is survived by his wife, Mary Margaret; daughter, Lisa (Corey) Northrop of Lake Isabella, MI and three grandchildren; Taylor (5), Myah (4), and Logan (1). Ray played football and earned a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education and Industrial Arts at Central Michigan University. Ray served as a patrolman for the Detroit Police Department prior to moving to Grayling. He has resided in Grayling for the past 29 years and was employed at Fick & Sons. Ray was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church Grayling, where he led the Golden Agers. Over the last 25 years of his Christian Life he has served as a teacher and Deacon at various churches in the community. Visitation was held Monday October 8, 2007 at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home. Funeral was held at Calvary Baptist Church , Grayling, MI, at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9th. The service was officiated by Dr. Robert Barnett and Dave Niederer. Interment was at Elmwood Cemetery in Grayling. Condolences may be sent to www.sorensonlockwood.com Arrangement entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Raymond L Richie, please visit our flower store.