Robert M. Raley's Obituary
Robert M. Raley passed away peacefully February 3, 2016 at Beebe Medical Center. He is survived by his mother; Sue G. Raley, his son; Robert Shane Raley, his sister; Suzette R. Hopkins and her husband Kenny E. Hopkins, his sister; Peggy Raley-Ward and her husband Sherman Ward, his niece; Susan Natalie Hopkins, and Jana Renee Moore and her husband Chris Moore. Along with these members he is also survived by extended family and friends in Cali, Columbia; of South America.
Robert was born at Milford Hospital on March 7th, 1957. He was a graduate of Mercersburg Academy Boarding School class of 1975. From there he went on to University of Delaware where he studied Business Management. During the summers as Robert was growing up you could always find him on Lewes Beach, swimming, boating, or water skiing. It was through his love of the water he formed a water skiing school on Red Mill Pond. When you couldn’t find Robert at the beach you could always be assured he was working for his families various businesses. Years later after working with construction he was given the opportunity to work for Arch and Godfrey Construction in the Cayman Islands; where he later moved to with his then wife Jana and his son Shane.
In 2001 Robert decided to make the move to Columbia; South America where he would soon pioneer a thriving Internet Client Services Business; M Group S.A. Robert has been residing in Cali, Columbia with his fiancée Marisol Ordonez Zamora and her son Thomas. He made frequent visits to his family here in the states.
Robert ,“Bob”, will be remembered for his infectious laugh. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and giving people a good time. He will be greatly missed by all.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 12:00 PM, at Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958, where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers the family is suggesting donations in Bob's memory be made to Lewes Fire Department, PO BOX 225, Lewes, DE 19958.
Please sign Mr. Raley's online guestbook located on this site.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS DELIVERED BY 3 PM ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2016 TO PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES, LEWES, DE.
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