It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Eddie Lee Raiford (Memphis, Tennessee), who passed away on April 6, 2024, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Bill Raiford and Lena Raiford; his child Eddie, Jr. (Janie); and his siblings, John Henry Raiford of Memphis, Tennessee., Rosetta, Jewell, Jol, Robert and JoeNathan.

He is survived by : his wife Dorothy Raiford; his children, Clarence (Earnestine) of Richmond, Virginia, Burmestine (James) of Seattle, Mary Alice and Cornell (Shawn) of Columbia; his grandchildren, Antonio, Niki, Tamika (Sean), Corey, Michael, Erica, Nekeisha (Darrius), Clarence, Jr., Jeanetta and Tiara; his great grandchildren, Tatiuna, Angel, Taelon, Michael Jr., Cameron, Christian, Tyhler and Lauren of Kensleigh, J. T.; and his brother King Raiford of Memphis.

Visitation was held on Saturday, April 13th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 11:55 AM at the New Hope Baptist Church (2731 Enterprise Ave, Memphis, TN 38114). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 13th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, April 13th 2024 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the New Park Cemetery, Inc. (4536 Horn Lake Rd, Memphis, TN 38109).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Harrison's Memorial Chapel Inc.