Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Raymond Lee Witham - Photos

Here is a photo Charlene sent me of the 3 Ray Withams. She said Uncle Ray was so proud of this picture.

Ray Jr, Uncle Ray, Raymond Lee Witham

Here is another photo I have of Raymond Lee. I believe this was sent to me by Aunt Marjorie. 

Raymond Lee, Uncle Warren, Stanley Witham

Monday, September 10, 2012

Raymond Lee Witham - Obituary

I just got an email from Charlene with a link to Raymond Lee's obituary.

Here is the link:  http://www.craigfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Raymond-Witham/#/Obituary

Obituary for Raymond Lee Witham Sr

Raymond Lee Witham, Sr., 68, passed away September 8 after a tragic accident. He was the son of Albert and Charlotte Witham and a native of Jacksonville, Illinois. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Raymond had also served as the Chief Financial Officer of the Virginia State Chapter of the American Red Cross. 

He is survived by his wife Catherine Cinocco, sons: Raymond Witham, Jr. and Charles Witham, sister: Sandy Scott (Tom Adcock), and brother: Stanley Witham (Linda).

A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 pm Wednesday, September 12 at Craig Funeral Home conducted by Deacon Jim Swanson. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hand-to-Hand, Inc. at H2Hnonprofit.org would be appreciated.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Raymond Lee Witham - Accident Report

Charlene sent me an accident report and a photo for Raymond Lee. I wanted to be sure to share therm with everyone.

I didn't know Raymond Lee very well, but I spoke with him on the phone a year or two ago to ask him questions about the family Bible that he had. Raymond Lee was very nice to me on the phone. He answered all of my questions and shared information about Grandma Josie with me that I wouldn't have if we didn't have that opportunity to talk. Let's be sure to keep Raymond Lee's family in our thoughts and prayers. 

Raymond Lee is the great grandson of Francis Calvin Witham, the grandson of Charlie Witham, and the son of Uncle Warren (or Uncle Albert, if you prefer). 
Francis Calvin Witham
Charles Washington Witham
Albert Warren Witham
Raymond Lee Witham

Thank you to Charlene for sending the accident report and photo, thank you to Mary Beth for sending out a family announcement, and thank you to Warren for posting Mary Beth's announcement. 

Here's the accident report and the photo:

St. Augustine man dies after motorcycle crash on International Golf Parkway

Posted: September 9, 2012 - 12:00am

A 68-year-old man died after a motorcycle accident Saturday morning on International Golf Parkway between Interstate 95 and U.S. 1.
The victim is Raymond Lee Witham, 68, of St. Augustine, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
This crash marks the fifth fatal motorcycle wreck in St. Johns County since July 8, and the second on International Golf Parkway. Scott Milton, 17, of St. Augustine, died July 25 at the intersection of International Golf Parkway and State Road 16 when his motorcycle and a SUV collided.
Witham was driving eastbound on International Golf Parkway when his motorcycle left the road while going through a curve, said Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Chuck Mulligan. The motorcycle drove onto gravel and flipped, and Witham was ejected.
He was wearing a helmet, according to the report. He died at the scene.
Factors that may have contributed to him driving off the road are being investigated, Mulligan said.
The crash happened around 11:30 a.m., according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue Lt. Jeremy Robshaw. International Golf Parkway was closed as officials cleaned up the wreck.
Witham lived off State Road 16 in the King & Bear neighborhood, according to the county property record.
He was the chief financial officer for a business called Las Vegas Shooting Sports, according to the Florida Department of State. That business is inactive. The business address listed is the same as his home address.
The most recent motorcycle fatality happened on Aug. 31, when Donald Dumond, 67, of St. Augustine, crashed while driving a motorcycle on Lewis Point Road.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Raymond Lee Witham

Dear Family,
I am sorry to share this news with you.  This morning, Raymond Lee Witham, died from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident in his home town of St. Augustine, Florida.  He is the son of Warren and Charlotte Witham.  I will forward Raymond Lee's obituary and arrangements when I know them.  Here is his mother and wife's addresses:
Charlotte Witham
333-16th Ave. S E Apt. 200
Largo, Florida  33771
Kathy Witham
2133 Crown Drive
St. Augustine, Florida  32092
Sincerely,
Mary Beth