Raymond Thomas's obituary , Passed away on October 11, 2025 in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Raymond Thomas

November 16, 1934 - October 11, 2025 (90 years old)

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Raymond Thomas's obituary , Passed away on October 11, 2025 in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Riley Smith Funeral Home

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Raymond Thomas

November 16, 1934 - October 11, 2025 (90 years old)

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Raymond Thomas Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Raymond Thomas (Lake Charles, Louisiana), who passed away at the age of 90, on October 11, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Raymond Thomas to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Joyce Thomas; his son Gregory Thomas; his parents, Onezime Thomas and Lillie Thomas; and his brothers, Welton Thomas and Houston Thomas.

He is survived by: his children, Denise Boutte (Marcus), Raymond William Thomas and Craig Thomas (Kristy); his grandchildren, Daymond Harmon, Jessie Chavis (Chris), Ashley Boutte, Alex Boutte, Ja'Dawn Henry and Craig Henry; his brother Isreal Thomas (Ellamae); and his caregiver Shelly Young. He is also survived by great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Livingway Pentecostal Church (1617 E McNeese St, Lake Charles, LA 70607). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Riley Smith Funeral Home



Sat

Oct 18

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Livingway Pentecostal Church
1617 E McNeese St, Lake Charles, LA 70607

Sat

Oct 18

Memorial service

11:00 AM

Livingway Pentecostal Church
1617 E McNeese St, Lake Charles, LA 70607

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