Devon R. Raymer

August 16, 2017

Big Stone Gap, VA D. R. Raymer, 96, On Wednesday August 16, 2017 God received another soldier into his heavenly army. “D. R.” Devon R Raymer, Jr joined his loving parents Devon and Edna Pearl Raymer, daughter Brenda Brooks and Son Lewis. Brother Eugene, and sisters Irene Johnson, Ada Pebbley, and Mozello Jeno. D. R. was born February 21, 1921 in Roda, VA. He was a Military Service Army, Tech 5,431st Signal Battalion from September 5, 1942 until September 21, 1945. Battles and campaigns were Tunisia, Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, North Apennines, Po Valley, Southern France, and Africa. He installed communication lines from advance air fields and front-line command posts to establish communications between air and ground forces for tactical support. He is retired from Westmoreland Coal Company and a member of the VFW. D. R. loved God, Country, and his family. He was respected and loved by all who knew him. He ran a good long race and has now won his victory. He leaves behind his loving son Ronnie, girls by love Courtney & Kelly, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters; Mary James, Virginia “Jenny” Raymer, Wilma “Penny” Rose; and many nephews, nieces, and friends. Funeral services will be held at 7pm Sunday, August 20, 2017 at the Roy A. Green Funeral Home chapel officiated by Rev. Forest Young The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm Sunday before services. Military graveside honors will be conducted 11 am Monday, August 21, at the Barker Cemetery, Crackers Neck, VA. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery.