Raymond Eugene Landes, 77, passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, in Daphne.
He was born in St. Louis, Mo. and moved with his family to Fairhope when he was 8 years old.
Raymond joined the Army National Guard in 1955, serving for eight years as a medic.
In 1961 while he was an instructor at Arthur Murray Dance Studio he met, romanced and married the beautiful Beverly Medved.
In 1963 they were blessed with the birth of their firstborn, Claude, followed in 1965 by the birth of their second son, Robert.
He began in 1965 a successful 35-year career at Scott Paper Co. where he worked as a painter and maintenance electrician.
He had a passion for collecting antiques, especially military arms. Upon his retirement in 1999, he and Bev enjoyed their shared passions for antique collecting, travelling and most of all spending time with family.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Claude W. and Martha K. Landes; his sister, Virginia Brantley; and his brother, William “Bill” Landes.
He is survived by wife, Beverly Medved Landes; son, Claude, his wife, Terrie, and their sons, Christian and Brendan; son, Robert “Bob”; sister, Patricia “Pat” Krauss and her husband, Lawrence; sister, Betty Deloach and her husband, James; many beloved nephews, nieces, their spouses, and numerous great-nephews and great-nieces.
A memorial service will be held at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 8888 County Road 64 in Daphne.
The family will receive friends beginning at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
Expressions of condolence may be offered at www.hughesfh.com.
Arrangements by Hughes Funeral Home & Crematory, Daphne.
