Raymond Claude Edge, 69, of Lubbock was born May 16, 1947 in Lubbock to Glenn and Barbara (Berry) Edge. He departed from this life and went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 26, 2016.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn Edge and Barbara Rampy and his grandson, Roy "Fella" Matthews III.

He is survived by his wife: Nancy, 2 sons: Weston Edge and Jay Fitzwater (Christy); 2 daughters: Deena Stone (Jimbo), and Misty Matthews (Roy); 6 grandchildren: Bryson and Megan Stone, Tyler Matthews, Chelsea Edwards, Jackson and Colton Fitzwater; 2 sisters: Brenda Wilbanks and Jeanie Hendricks.

Raymond was very proud of his service to his Country. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war and was a Cobra helicopter pilot for the 114th Aviation Company. He owned and operated Edges Upholstery from 1971 to 2014. He was a life member of Lubbock Elks Lodge #1348, a Mason, and a member of the Eagles and VFW.

Memorial Services will be at 2:00pm Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the Elks Lodge with Lamar Hayes officiating. In liew of flowers, the family suggest memorials to the Lubbock Elks Lodge #1348, P.O. Box 16161, 79490 or Fella's Mission 12311 Hwy 87 #4, Lubbock 79423.