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John Wayne “JW” Raley

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Birth	:	20 Nov 1947 Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	5 Apr 2019 Callaway, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Saint Michaels Catholic Church Cemetery, Ridge, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.1218987, -76.3685989
Description	:	John Wayne Raley November 20, 1947 - April 05, 2019 John Wayne “JW” Raley, age 71, passed away in Callaway, Maryland on April 5, 2019. He was born on November 20, 1947 in Leonardtown, Maryland and was a lifetime resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. John Wayne grew up in Ridge, attended St. Michael’s Elementary School, and graduated from Great Mills High School in 1967. He served in the US Army from 1968-1971, including a tour in Vietnam. In his time with the Army, he earned the Combat Infantry Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam... Read More	John Wayne Raley November 20, 1947 - April 05, 2019 John Wayne “JW” Raley, age 71, passed away in Callaway, Maryland on April 5, 2019. He was born on November 20, 1947 in Leonardtown, Maryland and was a lifetime resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. John Wayne grew up in Ridge, attended St. Michael’s Elementary School, and graduated from Great Mills High School in 1967. He served in the US Army from 1968-1971, including a tour in Vietnam. In his time with the Army, he earned the Combat Infantry Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Marksman M14 badge, and Expert M16 badge. John Wayne was honorably discharged as an SP5 and continued to be actively involved in the military and veteran communities throughout his life. After his time in the Army, John Wayne joined People’s Life Insurance, where he began his career helping people meet their insurance needs. He later opened Hollywood Insurance Agency with Billy Jim Ridgell and eventually ran the business independently until his retirement in 2009. John was also an avid golfer and enjoyed electronics, woodworking, and both building and racing cars. John Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. and Wilma G. Raley and his cousin and dear friend, J. Bartley “Bart” Mettam. He is survived by his brothers, Lewis G. Raley (and wife Merrie Ruth) and C. Clarke Raley (and wife Barbara), his daughter, Colby D. Raley, and his former wife and good friend, Carol E. Raley. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, a large extended family, and his many lifelong friends in the county and across the country. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 pm Thursday, April 11, 2019, at St. Michael’s Church in Ridge with prayers at 7 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael’s on Friday, April 12, 2019 at 11 am with burial services immediately following. Flowers may be sent directly to the church and memorial donations may be made to the VFW Foundation. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Family Memorials: Cousin: John Bartley Mettam #139954798 - same grave yard.

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John Wayne “JW” Raley's memorial is located at: Saint Michaels Catholic Church Cemetery, Ridge, St. Mary's County, USA.
When did John Wayne “JW” Raley death?
John Wayne “JW” Raley death on 5 Apr 2019 in Callaway, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Wayne “JW” Raley's memorial?
Latitude: 38.1218987
Longitude: -76.3685989

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Charles Emerick Raley

(1915 - 1956)

Wilma Jean “Willie” Gray Raley

(1917 - 1999)

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1. Saint Michaels Catholic Church Cemetery
Ridge, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1218987, -76.3685989

2. First Saints Community Church Cemetery
Ridge, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1199303, -76.3739777

3. Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1316719, -76.3802338

4. Saint Lukes United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0987816, -76.3655777

5. Bards Field Graveyard
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Coordinate: 38.0979300, -76.3835100

6. Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery
Saint Inigoes, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1444817, -76.3890228

7. Saint Gabriels Manor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0887400, -76.3678700

8. Saint Michaels Manor Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0809000, -76.3397200

9. Saint Ignatius Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1501503, -76.4231491

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11. Great Brick Chapel
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Coordinate: 38.1832450, -76.4278400

12. Chapel Field
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Coordinate: 38.1831370, -76.4281080

13. Slovack Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1873817, -76.4246368

14. Saint James Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1985207, -76.3939438

15. Saint Marys College of Maryland Burial Ground
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Coordinate: 38.1866074, -76.4310684

16. Trinity Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1874084, -76.4350967

17. First Saints Community Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1207008, -76.4813004

18. Old Community Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1169140, -76.4814040

19. Saint Francis Xavier Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1170600, -76.4815220

20. Saint Luke UAME Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1174300, -76.4815800

21. Father Andrew White Monument
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Coordinate: 38.1988700, -76.4281500

22. Park Hall True Holiness Church Cemetery
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23. Seafarers Haven Cemetery
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24. Glen Mary Farms Cemetery (Defunct)
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