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← Obituaries

Lewis Raleigh Jr.

Lewis Raleigh Jr., a longtime Ruskin resident, departed us to be reunited with his wife, Melda Raleigh, on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at the age of 88 after a long illness.

<img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-12077" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2016/01/flag-in-color-1-150x150.gif" alt="flag-in-color" width="150" height="150" />Lewis is the father of Deborah Raleigh Chandler, Glenn Raleigh and Charles (Kim) Raleigh;  grandfather of two and great-grandfather to one. Lewis is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Lewis served his country in the U.S. Armed Forces and was a highly decorated veteran of four wars.

Military burial honors took place at his final resting place in Florida National Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to National Cremation &amp; Burial Society, Ruskin.

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