CHARLOTTE HALL, Md. — Raymond B. Allen Jr., 86, of Charlotte Hall, Md., died Feb. 22, 2022, with his loving wife, Clara, at his side.

Born in Middlebury, Vt., Ray was the son of the late Raymond and Catherine Allen.

Ray is survived by his beloved wife, Clara, whom he married in June 2009. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Edna, and siblings Alice, Nancy, John, Tom, Barbara and Mike. In addition to his stepson, Ricky of Bowie, Md., he is survived by his sister Patty of Estero, Fla.

Family will receive friends for Ray’s life celebration on Saturday, March 5, at Hughesville Baptist Church, Hughesville, Md., with visitation at 10:30 a.m. and service at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Pastor Keith Corrick and Pastor Kevin Cullins will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Jim Waybright, Harry Arnold, Jim Thorne and Ralph Cross.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors; Hospice of St. Mary’s County, Md; or Hughesville Baptist Church, Hughesville, Md.◊