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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Carl
Raleigh
October 25, 1939 – April 30, 2018
Carl Raleigh, 78, of Mabank, Texas, formerly of Krum, Texas, passed away at his home on Monday, April 30, 2018. He was born October 25, 1939, in Wayne, Oklahoma, to Loring and Opal Wigley Raleigh. He attended the University of Houston where he played basketball. In 1964 he married Tina Lewis Raleigh and she preceded him in death in 1970. He married Jackie Rose Birdwell on January 31, 1983, in Gainesville, Texas. She preceded him in death on December 22, 2014. Carl was the Superintendent of Recreation for the City of Richardson.
Carl is survived by his son, Stan Raleigh of Bryan, Texas; brother, Jim Raleigh of Mabank, Texas; sisters, Ann Womack of Plano, Texas, Kathy Parrish of Colmesneil, Texas, and Gaye Potter of Burkburnett, Texas; stepdaughters, Melonie Bennett of Flower Mound, Texas, Cindy King of Durant, Oklahoma, and Cheryl Weathers of Edmond, Oklahoma; and stepson, Mike Fickling of Flower Mound, Texas, 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Loring and Opal Raleigh; brothers, Mike and Jerry Raleigh; and sister, Betty Holman.
The family will be at DeBerry Funeral Directors Friday, May 4, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 P.M. for visitation. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 5, 2018, with Dick Boots officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton, Texas.
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