Joseph Elmer Raley

Raley Joseph Elmer Raley Of Huntingtown, MD. May 23, 1920-September 11, 2012. 92 years old. Son of the late Clyde Raley and Louise Knott Raley. Husband of the late Dorothy Copper Raley. Father of Joseph (Pat) F. Raley of Nanjemoy, MD. Grandfather of Janice (Doug) Campbell; great grandfather of Morgan and Claire Campbell. Brother of Raymond (the late Kitty) Raley of Mechanicsville, MD, Carl (the late Theresa) Raley of Mechanicsville, MD, Virginia (Roy) Knott of Chapitico, MD , and Margaret Chiariza of Annapolis, MD. Preceded in death by his siblings Jimmy, Jack, Floyd, David and Ethel. He attended Trent Hall Elementary School. Graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1937 and went to work for Western Electric Co., retiring after 40 years in 1981. He was an avid fisherman and hunter of small game and water fowl. He enjoyed woodworking, his garden and his friends down on the farm. He spent time with his fishing and hunting friend, Steve Williams. The Jersey Shore and Lancaster, PA were some of Mr. Raley’s favorite vacation spots. Friends will be received on Monday, September 17, 2012 from 2-6 pm at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, P.A., 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, MD; where services will be held Tues, September 18, 2012 at 11:30 am. Interment following in Fort Lincoln Cemetery. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Joseph Elmer Raley please visit our Sympathy Store.