Raymond Harold Masters, 67, of Orange, passed away on September 13, 2014, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
A memorial service will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 18, 2014, at Cove Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Travis Hood and Reverend Jeff Bell. A gathering of family and friends will begin at one hour prior to the service.
Born in Delhi, Louisiana, on July 30, 1947, he was the son of Henry Raymond Masters and Marcell Elizabeth (Greer) Cooper. Raymond was a QA inspector for Texas Dry Dock and several other companies. He served in the U. S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW Post 2775 and Cove Baptist Church. Raymond was a wonderful husband, father, and pappy. He had two other loves in his life, his dachshunds, Cleo and Coco.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Raymond Masters and Marcell Elizabeth (Greer) Cooper; and his daughter, Wendi Lynne Skinner.
He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Judy Masters of Orange; children, Belynda Skinner of Pollock, Louisiana, Kristi Neff of West Orange, and James Lowe of Orange; grandchildren, Jalee Grace Neff, Nickolas Lowe, Dace Lowe, Madeline Lowe, and Mary Rose; sister, Dewona “Dee” Masters Collins of Orange; niece, Donna Collins; and nephew Steven Collins.
Condolences
Ben Wilson
September 22, 2014
I worked for Raymond for over 10 years and can truly say he was an honorable man. He always treated his men with respect and we felt like he was more of a friend than a boss. We didn't mind working hard and putting in the hours for a man like that. My heart and prayers go out to the family. Ben Wilson
Hal Herrin
September 22, 2014
My sincerest condolences, To his wife Judy, daughter Kristy, granddaughter Jaylee, and his sister Dee...among many other relatives. I consider myself to be truly blessed to have known Raymond since we were grade school kids. We sure had a lot of good times in our lives and I will never forget him. I am so glad that I was able to be there, in both his early years, and right up to the end of his life. I am able to brag and say...HE WAS MY BEST FRIEND! I LOVE YOU ALL AND I FEEL YOUR PAIN...We will see him again!
Greg Broussard
September 16, 2014
To the Master's Family, Please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of Raymond, as a boy, I remember him coming to my parents home to acquire his dogs, he later returned to have us take care of his dogs while he and his family traveled. He made such an impression upon us because of his kindness and appreciation of knowing he did not have to worry about his dogs being taken care of and that they were treated well. We will forever remember his kindness.
Kim Fury
September 16, 2014
Kristi and Belinda, I'm so sorry for you loss. I'm praying for you and your family during this time of grieving his loss.
Rosetta Morgan
September 15, 2014
I will always remember when he got out of the service and visited us with his Air Force uniform on and told us many stories about his experiences. We willl miss you. Rest in sweet peace cousin.