Raymond Edward Weeks
August 22, 1925 — July 5, 2018
Raymond Edward Weeks passed away in his home on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the age of 92. Born in Lake Wales, Florida on August 22, 1925, he was the oldest son of Lizzie Lee Weeks and Edward Brewster Weeks. Raymond spent the first few years of his life in Babson Park, Florida. He told many stories of what it was like to grow up in the years of the Great Depression. Often his stories included spending time with his brother, Jim and all the mischief they could get into as young boys.
Raymond moved to Boynton Beach, Florida in 1934, and remained a resident of the city ever since. He attended Boynton Beach High School and even drove the school bus at the young age of 17. As a youth Ray was found at the only park in town, Pence Park, watching the marathon baseball games.
Just three days after he turned 18 he was drafted into the United States Army. He left for boot camp at Camp Fannin, Texas. Just before he was supposed to ship out, he caught the measles and had to stay behind. This gave him the opportunity to train new recruits but most importantly allowed him to meet Margi Flatt. Raymond bought strawberry ice cream from a sweet Texas woman whom later became his beloved wife and the mother of his two children.
Raymond proudly served in Europe during World War II, followed by Korea. He was always so proud of the many things he experienced during his career.
When he first arrived in Europe as an infantry sergeant in the 80th Division in Patton’s Third Army he met up with his platoon as they were crossing the Oar River. He was one of the lucky few that got across. Shortly after crossing, the group of soldiers he was with were hit and he landed unconscious in a hole. Coming to for only short periods of time, he could hear voices of German soldiers on a megaphone telling them to surrender. They tried coaxing them with hot chow. The next time he came to was in a box car, being fed Jello. Then in a hospital during a conversation about his foot that was frozen while he was in the fox hole. After healing he returned to active duty in Czechoslovakia.
When World War II ended, the soldiers in his company had enough points to go home, but because he was not married and did not have children at the time he had to stay. Although some would see this as a misfortune, he always saw it as a blessing. He was chosen to be a guard during the Nuremberg Trials. Raymond was in command of the soldiers guarding the lawyers’ hotel rooms. He always felt the reason he was chosen was not only because of the points, but that he was 6 ft. tall and looked half way decent in a uniform. During his time in Nuremburg he was able to sit in on the trial of Goering and Hess (Nazi leaders under Hitler’s command). Another memory he loved to share was when he stood in the funeral of General Patton. His military accomplishments did not stop there. He spent time stationed in Panama as well. He lived there with his son Randy and worked as a military police. He was amazing, but in so many more ways.
When he did come home he called Margi (the sweet Texan) and asked her to marry him. They got married in 1946. She gave him two sons, Raymond and Randy. Unfortunately, in 1965 Margi passed away. She remained in his heart and in his stories ever since.
After a career in the military, Raymond retired from the Army in 1971. He made his way into the hearts of all who knew him and became actively involved in youth sports. Raymond was the president of the Little League program in Boynton Beach from 1982 to 1993. He helped the program grow in so many ways. He always did it for the kids and he truly believed that it was all about them. Even after he resigned in 1993 he continued watching his grandkids grow up at the field and play baseball, the game he loved dearly. He made positive relationships with all players coaches and parents. He became known as grandpa baseball. Eventually he found himself at the softball fields and made even more memories and friends. It was hard not to love him. He was the easiest person to talk to (or listen to). He was a lucky one, he would always say as he watched even his Great Grandchildren play on and off the fields.
He devoted many years to researching family history, as family was always his #1 priority, followed closely by his love for our country and the game of baseball. Known for his wit and charm, he made everyone feel like they were a million bucks. He proudly shared numerous stories of his remarkable experiences which will remain in our hearts forever. He will be remembered as our biggest fan.
Raymond is survived by his son Randy Weeks and spouse Kathy Weeks, grandchildren Jason Weeks (Melissa Weeks), Marci Weeks Muehlhauser (Jason Muehlhauser), Shawn Weeks (Stacy Weeks), Samantha Sickler (Herbert Sickler Jr.), Elizabeth Grimes (James Grimes), Rebecca Proctor, Jerry Moore, great grandchildren Tyler Weeks, Caden Weeks, Alexa Weeks, Camrin Weeks, Brynn Muehlhauser, Maddex Weeks, Cayden Moore, Tyler Grimes, Hunter Proctor, Madison Grimes, Coral Proctor, Makenzie Grimes, Herbie Sickler III and Houston Sickler, siblings James Weeks (Audrey Weeks) and Ovedia Stevens. He is predeceased by his wife, Margi Weeks, son, Raymond Weeks, sisters Gladys Oliver and Ophelia Weeks, and brother Stanley Weeks.
A service will be held at Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home, corner of US Highway #1 & NE 15th Avenue, Boynton Beach on July 16, 2018. The viewing will take place from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM. He will be laid to rest with Military Funeral Honors at The Boynton Beach Memorial Park.
Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org in memory of Raymond Edward Weeks.
Raymond moved to Boynton Beach, Florida in 1934, and remained a resident of the city ever since. He attended Boynton Beach High School and even drove the school bus at the young age of 17. As a youth Ray was found at the only park in town, Pence Park, watching the marathon baseball games.
Just three days after he turned 18 he was drafted into the United States Army. He left for boot camp at Camp Fannin, Texas. Just before he was supposed to ship out, he caught the measles and had to stay behind. This gave him the opportunity to train new recruits but most importantly allowed him to meet Margi Flatt. Raymond bought strawberry ice cream from a sweet Texas woman whom later became his beloved wife and the mother of his two children.
Raymond proudly served in Europe during World War II, followed by Korea. He was always so proud of the many things he experienced during his career.
When he first arrived in Europe as an infantry sergeant in the 80th Division in Patton’s Third Army he met up with his platoon as they were crossing the Oar River. He was one of the lucky few that got across. Shortly after crossing, the group of soldiers he was with were hit and he landed unconscious in a hole. Coming to for only short periods of time, he could hear voices of German soldiers on a megaphone telling them to surrender. They tried coaxing them with hot chow. The next time he came to was in a box car, being fed Jello. Then in a hospital during a conversation about his foot that was frozen while he was in the fox hole. After healing he returned to active duty in Czechoslovakia.
When World War II ended, the soldiers in his company had enough points to go home, but because he was not married and did not have children at the time he had to stay. Although some would see this as a misfortune, he always saw it as a blessing. He was chosen to be a guard during the Nuremberg Trials. Raymond was in command of the soldiers guarding the lawyers’ hotel rooms. He always felt the reason he was chosen was not only because of the points, but that he was 6 ft. tall and looked half way decent in a uniform. During his time in Nuremburg he was able to sit in on the trial of Goering and Hess (Nazi leaders under Hitler’s command). Another memory he loved to share was when he stood in the funeral of General Patton. His military accomplishments did not stop there. He spent time stationed in Panama as well. He lived there with his son Randy and worked as a military police. He was amazing, but in so many more ways.
When he did come home he called Margi (the sweet Texan) and asked her to marry him. They got married in 1946. She gave him two sons, Raymond and Randy. Unfortunately, in 1965 Margi passed away. She remained in his heart and in his stories ever since.
After a career in the military, Raymond retired from the Army in 1971. He made his way into the hearts of all who knew him and became actively involved in youth sports. Raymond was the president of the Little League program in Boynton Beach from 1982 to 1993. He helped the program grow in so many ways. He always did it for the kids and he truly believed that it was all about them. Even after he resigned in 1993 he continued watching his grandkids grow up at the field and play baseball, the game he loved dearly. He made positive relationships with all players coaches and parents. He became known as grandpa baseball. Eventually he found himself at the softball fields and made even more memories and friends. It was hard not to love him. He was the easiest person to talk to (or listen to). He was a lucky one, he would always say as he watched even his Great Grandchildren play on and off the fields.
He devoted many years to researching family history, as family was always his #1 priority, followed closely by his love for our country and the game of baseball. Known for his wit and charm, he made everyone feel like they were a million bucks. He proudly shared numerous stories of his remarkable experiences which will remain in our hearts forever. He will be remembered as our biggest fan.
Raymond is survived by his son Randy Weeks and spouse Kathy Weeks, grandchildren Jason Weeks (Melissa Weeks), Marci Weeks Muehlhauser (Jason Muehlhauser), Shawn Weeks (Stacy Weeks), Samantha Sickler (Herbert Sickler Jr.), Elizabeth Grimes (James Grimes), Rebecca Proctor, Jerry Moore, great grandchildren Tyler Weeks, Caden Weeks, Alexa Weeks, Camrin Weeks, Brynn Muehlhauser, Maddex Weeks, Cayden Moore, Tyler Grimes, Hunter Proctor, Madison Grimes, Coral Proctor, Makenzie Grimes, Herbie Sickler III and Houston Sickler, siblings James Weeks (Audrey Weeks) and Ovedia Stevens. He is predeceased by his wife, Margi Weeks, son, Raymond Weeks, sisters Gladys Oliver and Ophelia Weeks, and brother Stanley Weeks.
A service will be held at Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home, corner of US Highway #1 & NE 15th Avenue, Boynton Beach on July 16, 2018. The viewing will take place from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM. He will be laid to rest with Military Funeral Honors at The Boynton Beach Memorial Park.
Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org in memory of Raymond Edward Weeks.
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