Raymond Carl Hallford, of Oxford, passed away Feb. 27, 2014, at the age of 49. Raymond enjoyed playing basketball when he was younger, and creating spectacular fireworks shows on the Fourth of July. He loved life, adored his family, and cherished his time with them – especially during the holidays. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jo (Alexander) Hallford.

Survivors include his father, Amos Carl Hallford; brothers and sisters, Rick Hallford and Dan Callahan, all of Oxford, Cheryl and Lamar Knight of Conyers, Michele and Albert Morvik of Newborn, and Randy and Tonya Hallford of Oxford; grandson, Ricky Chaffin of Conyers; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

A graveside service for Raymond will be held at 2 p.m. March 3 at Eastview Cemetery at Eastlake, 4th Avenue, in Atlanta, with Pastor Gary Thompson officiating.

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