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Raymond Ellsworth Walsh

1946 - 2024

BORN

1946

DIED

2024

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Raymond Walsh Obituary

Raymond "Tinker" Ellsworth Walsh, husband of Cynthia Brooks Walsh, passed away peacefully on Monday May 20, 2024 at his home in Summerville, SC. Tinker was born in Charleston, SC on April 20, 1946 to Richard E. and Virginia G. Walsh. He was a graduate of Summerville High School. Tinker spent 20 years in the USAF Reserves with the 31st AES, CAFB. A carpenter by trade, he worked in his family construction business until beginning his career with Dorchester County School District 2 where he was the Maintenance Department Director for 28 years. Tinker was a member of Masonic Lodge 234 and was inducted into the Summerville High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2020. Tinker is survived by his wife Cindy, daughter Courtney Mutispaugh, son Ray Walsh Jr. (Sherry), son in law Jim Mutispaugh, grandchildren Meredith Williamson, Jackson Mutispaugh, Katelyn Walsh, Brady Walsh, brothers John Walsh and Paul Walsh, sister Sue Nance, half brother Dwight Walsh, many cousins, nieces, nephews, sisters in law, brothers in law, aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his parents, brother William "Billy" Walsh, brother Steve Walsh, and half brother Richard Walsh.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday May 29, 2024 at 11:00 am at Summerville Baptist Church, 417 Central Avenue, Summerville SC 29483. Family will receive visitors on Tuesday May 28, 2024 from 5-7 pm, at Summerville Baptist Church. Arrangements by Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation and Burial Services, Ladson SC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Summerville Baptist Church or Shriner's Children's Hospital.

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Published by Summerville Journal-Scene on May 29, 2024.

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Carol J Sweatman

June 2, 2024

Ray, Ms. Cynthia, and family, So sorry for your loss. Prayers and condolences.

Joyce and Mike Atkins

May 29, 2024

So very sorry for your loss. Tinker was so special to everyone in the 31st AES. Prayers and comfort for the family.

Clay Cranford

May 25, 2024

Saddened to hear of Tinker's passing. May God bless and comfort all the family.

CP Carter

May 24, 2024

Sorry to hear about Tinker, my condolences to the family

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28

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Summerville Baptist Church

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May

29

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Summerville Baptist Church

417 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC

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Simplicity: Lowcountry Cremation and Burial Services - Ladson

281 Treeland Dr., Ladson, SC 29456

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