Published in The Washington Post on May 21, 2015
RAYMOND G. BASHOOR (Age 86)
Of Accokeek, MD, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015.
He was born in Washington, DC on October 9, 1928 to the late John Eassy Bashoor
and the late Alice Habib Bashoor.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lydia; daughter, Linda (Mike) LoMonaco;
grandson, Joey LoMonaco; and siblings, Janet (Arnold) Bashoor Davis and James
Bashoor as well as numerous nieces and nephews, two sisters-in-law, and many
friends.
One sister and three brothers preceded him in death.
Ray graduated from Eastern High School (1946) and served in combat as an Army
Medic during the Korean War. After returning home to D.C., he worked for D.C. Metro
Transit and Thompson's Dairy and then began a 37-year career as a very successful
car salesman. He was also a long-time member of the Oxon Hill Lion's Club and the
Northern Virginia Gun Club.
Friends may gather on Saturday, May 23, 2015 from 10 a.m. until Memorial Service
time at 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 15769 Livingston Road, Accokeek,
MD 20607.
Interment at Quantico National Cemetery on Friday, May 29, 2015 at 10 a.m. with
Army Honors. Memorials are asked to Food Pantry at Faith United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by Raymond Funeral Service in La Plata, MD (301-934-2920).
Raymond Funeral Service Pa
5635 Washington Ave La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-2920


