Monday, May 7, 2012

Ray "Pop" Albertson

Raymond “Pop” Albertson Jr., 68, of Pocola, OK passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 in his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Sr. & Cora Albertson. He was a mechanic. Raymond was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Raymond enjoyed racing at Tri-State Speedway and he especially enjoyed watching his sons race. Raymond was a man who cared deeply for family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Theresa of the home; sons, Bobby Albertson & family of Murry Spur, OK, Raymond Albertson III and family of Pocola, OK; daughters, Mary Bradley of Hugo, OK, Teresa Griffin and Missy Malone of Paris, TX; brothers, Bill Albertson of Texas and David Albertson & family of Pocola; sisters, Mary Boykin of Soper, OK, Helen Davenport, Betty Risley & Gayle Kannady of Pocola, Beverly Wagner of Charleston, AR; 11 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; many nephews and nieces; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Raymond was a bright light that will burn in our hearts forever. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

8 comments:

Jeff,Connie,Dakota,Summer,Autumn Smith said...

Bobby & Raymond we are so sorry for your loss..your Dad will be dearly missed...he was a friendly man..Enjoyed his company at the race track..

Anonymous said...

You were so sweet and good to my sissy and I thankyou for that. You were a part of our family that will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your children and sis.....memories are made to live forever,and you left alot of them. Debbie

Delores said...

A good guys that I will miss very much. I'll miss his easy going. The way he teased and joked. He Put up a good fight. Made the best out of what life dealt him.

tjtjohnson said...

Ray, for almost 27 years you were the biggest and best part of my life. Through the good times and bad we never stopped loving each other, our love grew stronger. When you went to be with the Lord, you took part of my heart with you. There will never be another for me........Love and miss you forever and always....Theresa

Theresa said...

Ray, I love and miss you very much........Theresa

Theresa said...

Love

Theresa said...

I will love and miss you forever

Sabrina said...

Poppa, We miss you very much. I know you're up there watching and protecting us. I'm very thankful for the memories you left with us. We love you always.
-Beanie, Austyn, & Patrick