Obituary of James Jones Raiford

JAMES J. RAIFORD

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - December 23, 1997 

James Jones Raiford, 74, a resident of Ivor, died Monday, Dec. 22, 1997, at his home after a long illness. 

A native of Ivor, he was the son of the late Jerry and Bertha Jones Raiford. He was a retired farmer and a member of Ivor Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the African and European theaters, including the Rhineland Campaign. 

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Pearl Ellen Jones Raiford; two daughters, Margaret R. Smith and her husband, John, Judy R. Carr and her husband, Herbert; a son, James J. ``Jimmy'' Raiford Jr., all of Ivor; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by close family members, Frank Ritter, R.J. Ritter and Randolph Jones. 

A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield, by the Rev. Dr. Edwin Peeples. Burial will be in Ivor Cemetery . The family will be at the residence, 8392 Scretcholow Drive, Ivor. Memorial donations may be made to the Ivor Volunteer Rescue Squad or Ivor Baptist Church. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B6


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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

James Jones Raiford, 74, of Ivor, died 22 Dec 1997 after a long illness.

A funeral was conducted 24 Dec 1997 by Rev. Dr. Edwin Peeples at Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield. Burial was in Ivor Cemetery.

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JAMES J. RAIFORD

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - 23 Dec 1997

James Jones Raiford, 74, a resident of Ivor, died Monday, 22 Dec 1997, at his home after a long illness.

A native of Ivor, he was the son of the late Jerry and Bertha Jones Raiford. He was a retired farmer and a member of Ivor Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the African and European theaters, including the Rhineland Campaign.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Pearl Ellen Jones Raiford; two daughters, Margaret R. Smith and her husband, John, Judy R. Carr and her husband, Herbert; a son, James J. "Jimmy" Raiford Jr., all of Ivor; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by close family members, Frank Ritter, R.J. Ritter and Randolph Jones.

A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield, by the Rev. Dr. Edwin Peeples. Burial will be in Ivor Cemetery. The family will be at the residence, 8392 Scretcholow Drive, Ivor. Memorial donations may be made to the Ivor Volunteer Rescue Squad or Ivor Baptist Church.

Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B6

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | James Jones Raiford              |
| Age   | 74                               |
| Birth | 1923 (estimated); Ivor, Virginia |
| Death | 22 Dec 1997; Ivor, Virginia      |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                         | Relationship         | Residence      |
| James Jones Raiford          | Decedent             | Ivor, Virginia |
| Jerry Raiford                | Father (predeceased) | [unknown]      |
| Bertha Jones Raiford         | Mother (predeceased) | [unknown]      |
| Pearl Ellen Jones Raiford    | Wife                 | Ivor, Virginia |
| Margaret R. Smith            | Daughter             | Ivor, Virginia |
| John Smith                   | Son-in-law           | Ivor, Virginia |
| Judy R. Carr                 | Daughter             | Ivor, Virginia |
| Herbert Carr                 | Son-in-law           | Ivor, Virginia |
| James J. "Jimmy" Raiford Jr. | Son                  | Ivor, Virginia |
| Frank Ritter                 | Close family         | [unknown]      |
| R.J. Ritter                  | Close family         | [unknown]      |
| Randolph Jones               | Close family         | [unknown]      |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 23 Dec 1997          |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B6                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

 • Retired farmer
 • Member of Ivor Baptist Church
 • U.S. Army veteran of World War II
 • Served in African and European theaters, including the Rhineland Campaign
 • Spouse's birth name was Pearl Ellen Jones
 • Also known as "Jimmy"


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