William Leland Raley Jr. Obituary
We bid farewell to William Leland Raley Jr. (Pawleys Island, South Carolina), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 24, 2025 at the age of 84. William touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Leland Raley Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact William had on those he encountered along his journey. Though William may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Leland Raley Sr. and Mary Magdalene Lee Raley. He is survived by: his sons, Patrick (Sobeth) of Augusta, GA, Michael (Ashley) of Greensboro, NC and James (Alyshia) of Charlotte, NC; his grandson William (Ashley) of Knoxville, TN; and his sons, Mary-Kathryn of Hoboken, NJ, Alex of Raliegh, NC and Davis of Chapel Hill, NC..
A memorial service was held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the All Saints Old Chapel (3560 Kings River Rd, Pawleys Island, SC 29585).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sea Turtle Care Center at the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston, SC, honoring Bill's love for the coast and its wildlife.
