Raymond Wilson “Ray” McLEOD^{[1, 2]}

1942 - 2019  (76 years)

• Name	Raymond Wilson “Ray” McLEOD  [3, 4, 5, 6]
  Birth	11 Apr 1942	Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina
  Gender	Male
  HIST	of Williamsburg, Virginia RAYMOND WILSON MCLEOD Posted Thursday, February 14, 2019 6:00 am Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Raymond Wilson "Ray" McLeod, of Williamsburg, Virginia, was called home on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. Born on April 11, 1942, in Sumter, he was a dutiful son to George Allan and Thelma McLeod and a beloved brother to George McLeod (Judy), Phyllis McLeod Jordan (Terry) and Tim McLeod (Ann). Ray graduated from Clemson University and received his master's degree from Troy State University. He served 28 years in the Air Force before retiring to Williamsburg. Ray was a devoted husband to his wife, Judith Weatherly McLeod, and a loving father to Raymond Monte McLeod (Melanie), Kenneth Wilson McLeod (LaNita) and April McLeod Knowles (Bobby). Ray was most proud of his grandchildren: Addison, Chase, Avery, Madeline and Lily. He was a mentor and friend to countless others. His hobbies included gardening, watching his beloved Clemson Tigers play football, and spending time with his family. He was an exemplary model of how to walk in faith, how to treat others, and how to take care of family. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. The visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Nelsen's Funeral Home in Williamsburg. The memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. Burial services will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Ray's honor to Wounded Warriors Family Support at WWFS.ORG. He was preceded in death by his father, Allan, and his brother, George. Judy and Ray would have celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on Feb. 20. He encouraged his family through every milestone, every loss, every celebration. This world is a much better place with him having been in it. A humble servant of God. Our steadfast rock. The greatest of men. Nelsen's Funeral Home of Williamsburg is in charge of arrangements.  [1, 7]
  MILI	He served 28 years in the Air Force.  [1]
  _UID	57E57121AB7946F18AAC44C9FF9843175D0C
  Death	8 Feb 2019
  Burial	Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia (at a later date)   [1]
  	Nelsen’s Funeral Home, Williamsburg, Williamsburg County, South Carolina
  Person ID	I66593	Singleton and Related Families
  Last Modified	5 Apr 2019

  
  

  Father	George Allan “Allan” McLEOD, Sr.,   b. 15 Nov 1919, Pinewood, Sumter County, South Carolina d. 31 Dec 2002, Ridgeview Manor, Hopkins, South Carolina (Age 83 years)
  Mother	Thelma McLEOD,   b. 4 Oct 1920, Sumter County, South Carolina d. 14 Mar 2019, NHC Healthcare of Sumter, South Carolina (Age 98 years)
  Marriage	2/16 Feb 1940	Sumter County, South Carolina   [7, 8]
  _UID	38DACAC395B14F37B10C99B455D1B7ED3FED
  _UID	38DACAC395B14F37B10C99B455D1B7ED3FED
  Family ID	F54318	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Judith “Judy” WEATHERLY
  _UID	136C29C444DB43CCA2ED93F18DBFC86A2B36
  _UID	136C29C444DB43CCA2ED93F18DBFC86A2B36
  Children	1. Raymond Monte “Monte” McLEOD   2. Kenneth McLEOD   3. April McLEOD
  Family ID	F46712	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	23 Mar 2026

  
  

• Sources

  [S26573] Raymond Wilson McLeod. [S26611] Thelma M. McLeod. [S885] Walter B. Weatherly. [S5125] Parent/Child Dedication. [S9159] . [S15062] Helena T. Weatherly. [S2026] G. Allan McLeod. [S2713] page 4, 31.