Rev. Raymond Eugene Priest

Rev. Raymond Eugene Priest Sr., 83, of Gastonia NC, died Tuesday, July 12, 2022

He was born February 5, 1939, in Scotland Co., to the late Duncan Thomas and Corrina (McGee) Priest.

Rev. Priest was pastor at Trinity Holiness Church of God.  He was a veteran of the US Navy.  He served in law enforcement with Scotland and Robeson Counties.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Dewey Priest and Edward Priest Sr., a sister Virginia Woodside.

He is survived by his wife of eight years, Margaret Gregg Priest; sons, Tommy, Ray Jr., Quinton Priest; stepdaughter, Carol O'Shields; brother Mendel Priest; sister, Geneva "Tina" Boyer; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral service officiated by Rev. David Livingston and Rev. David Roper, will be held Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 3:00 PM at the South Chapel of Green Funeral Service, 1503 South York Road, Gastonia, NC 28052.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be Friday, July 15, 2022, at 12:00 PM at Old Hillside Memorial Park, Laurinburg, NC.

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia, NC.

Condolences may be made online at: www.greenefuneral.com