Chilton “Chilly” G. Raiford, 95, of Amissville, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Martinsburg VA Medical Center. He is a child of God.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 24, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Reynolds Baptist Church in Sperryville, Virginia with Rev. Jon Heddleston and Father Joseph Trollinger officiating. Burial will follow at Culpeper National Cemetery at 2 PM.
Chilly was born on November 27, 1922 in Victoria, Virginia to the late Claude Raiford and Myrtle Bowden Raiford. He was a veteran of the US Navy and served on the USS Randolph in the Pacific during WWII. He was a 2-time Kamikaze attack survivor. He retired after a successful career in retail shoe stores. He was a beloved Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather, and friend to anyone he met.
Survivors include his three daughters, Susan Raiford, Laura Myers and Lisa Pearmund; three sons, Daniel, Mark and David Raiford; sister, Claudia Belle Waldrep and eight grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Raiford, Mark Raiford, David Raiford, Aaron Raiford, Tanner Smith, and Ryan Raiford.
Honorary pallbearer will be Ernest Benimon.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Salute America’s Heroes, 888-447-2588.
I’m deeply saddened by the loss of Chilly. He was a great man. He always had a smile, and a story for you. Keeping your family in our prayers.
Thanks Shelly… He thought you were a pistol!
Chilly … a rare jewel of a Virginia Gentleman.
Natural, warm, charming, gracious and a true original. I adored his frequent visits to our shop where he shared valuable sales tips and creative display ideas from his many years in retail. Some of the best conversations ever were with you Chilly Raiford. Blessings to you and yours. “See ya later gator.”
Fair winds and following seas….
God gave us this special man and all who knew him were blessed..RIP..terri &ronda
Forty seven years ago, Chilly hired me to sell shoes in Olde Town Alexandria, . He was a mentor and friend who taught me so much about people and life. Chilly you will always have a special place in my heart. Your passing is a loss to everyone who knew you. Rest in peace my friend, Jackie
We were blessed to have Chilly in our lives. I’m so thankful that even though it was for a short time we were able to spend time with him almost every Sunday as we traveled over the mountain to attend the 1st morning service at RMBC. That time with Chilly was so wonderful and thanks to him my faith was restored and I have him to thank for helping me on my walk back to his savoir and ours.
We will always remember him with fondness and a smile. He had a way of bringing the smile out in everyone.
✌🏼Chillie … See you on the other side 💜