Raymond James Tumlin

raymond tumlin

January 19, 1947 ~ May 15, 2022

Born in: Lilburn, Georgia
Resided in: Auburn, Georgia

Raymond James Tumlin, 75, of Auburn, GA entered eternal rest on May 15, 2022. Ray was born on January 19, 1947 in Lilburn, Ga to the late Ezra and Kate Tumlin. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Hilda Tumlin of Auburn. Daughters: Tonia (George) Luna of North Carolina, Miranda Turner of Tennessee, Grandchildren: Austin Walden, Courtnie Reil, Kayla Schuenemann, Erika Bougher, James Turner and Paige Turner. Great-Grandchildren: Maddix Reil, Asher Reil and Sawyer Reil. Siblings: Gladys Wallace, J.E. Tumlin, and John Tumlin and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by siblings Shirley Shirley, Lelarbell Sanders, Wayne Tumlin and Elizabeth Page.

Ray was a very proud veteran and was devoted to his family. He retired from the energy field of engineering. He was a natural born leader, intelligent, determined and creative. He had many hobbies which included fishing, building computers, reading and just spending time enjoying life. His greatest legacy is the love he had for his family and the love all those who knew him returned to him. Rest in Peace Pops until we see you again.

Services

Visitation: May 20, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel
1031 Lawrenceville Hwy.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

770-277-4550

Visitation: May 21, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel
1031 Lawrenceville Hwy.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

770-277-4550

Funeral Service: May 21, 2022 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel
1031 Lawrenceville Hwy.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

770-277-4550

Interment: May 23, 2022 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Georgia National Cemetery
1080 Scott Hudgens Dr.
Canton, GA 30114

770-479-9300

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  1. CandleImageI love you pops. there wont be a day that you aren’t in my thoughts. love you always and forever. your little buddy

  2. CandleImageI’m sorry I’m unable to be there pops, I love you always and forever. You were truly a great man and didn’t deserve this. However you lived an amazing life and you enjoyed your life with your wife , kids , grandkids and more. I will miss you everyday and Georgia will never be same without you. You have changed our family in many ways but no one thought like this. We have meme for you , she hurting but she loves you and knows you right over her, you’re guys fantastic and unreal love story just couldn’t have any normal ending, but little does meme know it’s not the end , this is just another bit stop for right now, one day we will all meet with you again. Again I’m so very sorry I can’t be there it doesn’t sit right with me missing this but I have to graduate and I know this will make you proud watching over me walk across that stage, you and meme know more than anyone how hard it was for me to get here. I hate they take the good ones but then I wouldn’t have any good angels by my side watching over me. Thank you for all the tomato’s , all the laughs and all the farkole narcole jokes ( I might spelled that wrong lol )

  3. CandleImageRest In Peace Ray. You will always be in our hearts. Lots of love, Michelle, Angela, Nat, Lauren, and Nayeli

  4. CandleImageHey pops i’m so sorry this has happened you did not deserve what you got I love you so much I wish I could be there to send you off right when I am there in spirit and I know you’re by my side I’ll miss you forever I have a great night having a relationship with you like I wish I did I regret not having more time I will miss you forever and love you just the same please watch over me and my kids and your family as we need you right now please be with meme and your daughters on this very hard day I wish I knew more about you and had memories like others but what I do have are pretty great memories I just wish I had more I think God you’re no longer hurting but I will never understand why this happened you were such a strong man a wise man and a loving and caring man you always one of the best and I’m sorry you won’t be here to see me live free and happy like you wanted but I tried so hard to make you proud and do the best that I thought I could I’m sorry for holding grudges and I wish I like you anymore but I know what day I will be able to have a relationship with you again but until then please rest and live free and watches all and please guide me for the right thing as you are if you were here I promise I’ll listen I love you so much and I’m so sorry

  5. CandleImageRaymond you were always my favorite person even though I blurted out about the ring for Hilda and you were mad at me for the longest. Always loved you dearly and Hilda. Rest high on that mountain you deserve to be at rest. No man ever worked harder than you for your family, and that’s the greatest memory I have. Love you,
    Della

  6. CandleImageSo sorry to hear about uncle Ray last time I seen him was at home- depot in Ellenwood Ga. So sorry


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