William Ray Bethea Obituary

In loving memory of William Ray Bethea (Raeford, North Carolina), who departed this world on February 3, 2025 at the age of 80. William leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Ray Bethea to pay them a last tribute.

In the sacred silence of farewell, William is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that William's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Buie's Funeral Home.

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Fri

Feb 14

Visitation

Pauline T Buie Chapel
543 Vass Rd, Raeford, NC 28376

Sat

Feb 15

Celebration of life

Leach Springs Missionary Baptist Church
821 Arabia Rd, Raeford, NC 28376

Sat

Feb 15

Committal service

McLauchlin Chapel Cemetery
263 Doc Brown Rd, Raeford, NC 28376

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