It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Fomby our

beloved father, grandfather brother uncle and friend. However great the loss, we should

not mourn for long for we are here to honor and celebrate a life that warrants the

attention of our God in Heaven… Brother Raymond.

Raymond Fomby was born in Ragland, AL to the union of Cleveland and Opheia Fomby

on September 7,1947, and lived a life filled with the will to follow Christ and serve others

in the spirit of love. Known for the unconditional love of his family and the heart to give,

Raymond married Denise Coles in September of 1972. Through this union, they created

three beautiful children. In October of 1976, Raymond received an honorable discharge

from the Army and elected to pursue the life of a family man while serving the city of

New York as an agent of the transportation system. It was here that he managed to

provide a life for his family until he relocated to Greensboro, NC to pursue a more

relaxed life, focused on managing his well-being and exercising the right to love and

engage others with the heart of Christ. Raymond touched countless lives through his

poems and acts of subtle kindness that left the greatest impression on all that he

encountered.

Raymond is survived by the following: Three children-Raymond Fomby Jr. (son), Derek

Fomby (son) and Deneva Fomby (daughter) along with 8 grandchildren. He also leaves

behind four sisters: Deloris Garland (Samuel), Dollie Ragland, Edith Hendrix (Lonnie),

and Lottie Turner and a host of Nieces and Nephews. He has been preceded in death

by His parents Cleveland and Opheia Fomby as well as eight brothers; Orbin, Oscar,

Roy, Jimmie, Bobby, Lonnie, Kenneth and Benjamin Fomby. While Raymond’s health

created challenges, he remined faithful to his family and dedicated to showing the light

of Christ through his walk until he was called home on April 17,2026.

Raymond’s legacy will be remembered as a man that needed no one’s approval but

God. A man that was secure in his understanding of what he wanted was unapologetic

for how he walked his walk and talked his talk. While he spoke in riddles and was

viewed as eclectic, he will be missed for his gentle spirit and reflective candor His

presence brought joy, confidence, wisdom, and comfort to all who knew them.