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Clarence Raiford Obituary

Former Educator, Mr. Clarence W. Raiford, Sr., age 85, husband of Charlotte B. Raiford, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Aiken Regional Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be announced later by JACKSON-BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, 126 Fairfield St, SE, Aiken, SC 29801, 803 649-6123. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Clarence, please visit our floral store.

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Published by The Aiken Standard on Jul. 6, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Clarence Raiford

Jul

20

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home

126 Fairfield Street S.E., Aiken, SC 29801

Jul

21

Lying in State

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Ridge Hill Baptist Church

144 Ridge Hill Rd, Ridge Spring, SC 29129

Jul

21

Service

11:00 a.m.

Ridge Hill Baptist Church

144 Ridge Hill Rd, Ridge Spring, SC 29129

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Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home

126 Fairfield Street S.E., Aiken, SC 29801

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21 Entries

Aubrey Myers Sr

Yesterday

To the family. I offer my sincerest condolences to you in the the passing of Mr. Raiford. My prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.

Nathaniel Dicks

Yesterday

My profound Condolences to Mrs. Raiford and family. Mr. Raiford was one of the most prolific, talented, scholarly, passionate and dedicated educators I have known! He epitomized Martha Schofield´s motto of "Thorough." His spirit lives on with all who knew and loved him.
Nathaniel Dicks

Angela P. Cheatham

Yesterday

Mrs. Raiford, Clarence & others, I am extending my deepest sympathy in the departure of your loved one...May GOD strengthen & keep each of you in the days ahead...

Ericka (De Groat) Collins

Yesterday

Mrs. Raiford, Clarence and family, I send my heartfelt condolences to you all. Thinking of you and wishing you strength and comfort.

Dr. Marilyn Ann Cherry Davis

Yesterday

Dear Mrs. Raiford, My heart goes out to you and your family on the passing of your dear husband. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you during this painful time! We know that Mr. Raiford's gentle soul rests in peace.

Love Always,
Marilyn (your eighth grade Mathematics student) and Family

Esther Patterson

July 14, 2025

Praying for strength and Healing for the family AMEN

Daniel Aaron

July 14, 2025

Condolences and prayers for the Raiford family, He had a quick wit, easy to get along with ,great teacher .

Lakita Huggins (Carree)

July 14, 2025

Sending my dearest condolences to the Raiford family. Mr. Raiford was a patient, kind, teacher. He stayed after school with me for tutoring and because of our tutoring sessions I was able to graduate with my class in 2004 at South Aiken High School.

Austin Smoak

July 14, 2025

Condolences to Raiford family. Such an incredible man and teacher. I loved his class. He taught so many of us math could be fun. May his memory be a blessing.

Brian Harp

July 13, 2025

Mr. Raiford was such a great teacher, one of the best I ever had. He always talked about giving out that "double zero." I´m sure he had a profound influence on many young people´s lives, including mine. My deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. He will be missed.

Vonda Herrin

July 12, 2025

Sending prayers and condolences to Mrs. Raiford and family.

Dr. Ronald Mckie

July 10, 2025

Wow! Mr. Raiford was my Algebra teacher at Aiken High School in 1978. He chose me as his class helper, and I enjoyed that role thoroughly. He was an excellent and passionate teacher. Mr. Raiford will be missed tremendously by the students that he taught. Rest peacefully, Mr. Raiford. Gone but never forgotten.

Nessie Harris

July 10, 2025

I send my sincere condolences to Mrs. Raiford and family. May God´s peace surround you during your time of bereavement.
Mr. Raiford was an excellent teacher who made math fun. He inspired me to become a teacher and I too, made math fun for my students.

Angela Langford- Hamilton

July 9, 2025

My sincere condolences to Mrs. Charlotte Raiford and the family of family of the late Clarence Raiford. He will truly be missed. Continued prayers for you all during the time of loss.

STANLEY & AMELIA CORLEY-HILL

July 9, 2025

TO THEVRAIFORD FAMILY...WE SEND OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES HUGS AND PRAYERS TO ALL OF YOU DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW

Lauren Key Chancey

July 9, 2025

An amazing teacher who took the time to tutor me after class regularly. Also a fashion icon that inspired the infamous Sweater Vest Tuesdays for the class of 2010. His wit and compassion will live on in the hearts of his students.

Meredith Dukes

July 8, 2025

I wasn't so great in his class, but that didn't mean I didn't look forward to it. Such a great man who made learning fun. He influenced so many of us! Rest in peace, good sir.

Keith Rothwell

July 8, 2025

One of my all time favorite teachers. Even if he made "polish the door knob" more than once.

Sarah Rains

July 8, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. One of the ONLY math classes I enjoyed.

Brian Warden

July 8, 2025

Mr. Raiford was a great teacher. I always looked forward to going to his class and the chats me and my friends had with him during our lunch breaks.

Paula Harmon

July 8, 2025

Gone but never forgotten as a man of Christian strength and character. It was a pleasure to work with him.

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