Raymond D. Pointer (1921-2019) Raymond was born at School Section Lake on March 16, 1921, the eldest son of Ray W. and Alma Pointer. He attended the Little River School at School Section Lake and graduated from Morley High School in 1940. He was inducted into the Army on December 11, 1942 and was a participant in the famous Battle of the Bulge in Normandy, which resulted in the surrender of Germany. His unit was cited by President Roosevelt and he received eight service medals including the Central Europe Campaign Battle Star, Normandy Campaign Battle Star, Northern France Campaign Battle Star, Rhineland Campaign Battle Star, American Theater Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the European- African-Middle Eastern Ribbon. On November 28, 1946 he married Rowena Manning in Blanchard, and they made their home in Detroit for 43 years. He was a Postal Employee from 1946 to 1956 and became a member of Building Services at Wayne State University where he remained for 27 years until his retirement in 1983. In 1989, he and his wife moved to their summer home in Morley, where they remained until her death in 2008. Raymond had resided with his son in Grand Rapids since 2012 and had been suffering through Dementia and advancing cancers. He passed away at home at 4:31 a.m. on November 2nd. He is survived by his son, Ray, a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Northland United Methodist Church, 6842 Northland Drive, Stanwood, Michigan with Pastor Gary Bondarenko officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made in Raymonds name to either the Disabled American Veterans Chapter #18 of Big Rapids or the Northland United Methodist Church. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Visitation Friday, November 8, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Northland United Methodist Church 6842 Northland Drive Stanwood,MI 49346 Memorial Service Friday, November 8, 2019 11:00 AM Northland United Methodist Church 6842 Northland Drive Stanwood,MI 49346