Raymond Tingle's Obituary
Raymond Eddie Tingle, departed this life on September 25, 2023 at the age of 72. He was born on October 27, 1950, to the late Florence Tingle and the late James Peterson. He grew up in Milton, Delaware with his mother and bonus dad, the late Leroy Seymore. Leroy reared Raymond as his own, teaching him how to hunt, fish and do odd jobs. With those skills, Raymond could fix just about anything.
Raymond, who was affectionally referred to as Ray, attended PS 196C in Milton, William C. Jason High School in Georgetown. He graduated from Milton High School in 1969. He absolutely loved playing sports in school and later in life established his own adult softball team that would travel around Sussex County competing with other adult teams.
After high school, Ray made the greatest decision of his life and enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He served in the United Coast Guard from 1969-1973 before being honorably discharged.
Ray enjoyed collecting baseball cards and antiques. His greatest past time was going from junk yard to junk yard and from thrift store to thrift store in search of hidden treasures.
Ray attended All Walks of Life Outreach Ministry Inc. under the leadership of Apostle Randy Jones. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior on September 11, 2023.
Ray was a hard-working man and worked various jobs throughout his life which he was able to showcase his skills. He was employed with Draper King Cole, Inc., Pier Point Marina, and Clifton Canning Company. He soon realized that he was gifted enough with his hands that he could work for himself. He started his own business, Ray Tingle Handyman Services, Inc. and officially retired in 2018 after 25 years of owning his business.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Tingle and one brother, James Peterson, Jr.
He leaves to live out his legacy, his children: Dallas Tingle (Dorlene) of Dover, DE, Dwight Tingle (Katie) of Millsboro, DE; Lorraine Riddick Hazzard (Leon) of Lincoln, DE, Jackeline Rivera and Jessica Rivera of Sugarland, TX; sisters: Julia Tingle of Lincoln, DE, Geraldine Peterson of Milford, DE and Regina Peterson of Georgetown, DE; nine grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Watson Funeral Home & Crematorium, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966, where the visitation begins at 10:00 AM.
Interment will be private.
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