Raymond Franklin Eltringham, Sr.

RAYMOND FRANKLIN ELTRINGHAM, SR., 88, of Follansbee, WV, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Sunny Slope, Bowerston, OH, under the care of the staff with the assistance of Crossroads Hospice. Raymond was born on March 8, 1935 in Wellsburg, WV. He was the son of the late George William Eltringham and Thelma Virginia (DeBolt) Eltringham. Raymond served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked as a photographer for many years. Raymond was a member of the BMW Motorcycle Club. In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his siblings, Margaret, George, William, James, Clarence and Richard Eltringham. Raymond is survived by his two sons: Raymond Eltringham and his wife, Terri of Steubenville, OH and Michael Eltringham and his wife, Kim of Valley Grove, WV; three grandchildren:, Sara Jayne Grim, Joseph William Eltringham and Nicklaus Eltringham; two step grandchildren, Alissa Loebig and Anthony Lombardi; three great grandchildren: Issac Nathanial Evans, Joseph William Eltringham, Jr. and Maximilian Kolbe Eltringham; and numerous nieces and nephews. Private interment was held Highland Hills Memorial Gardens, Follansbee, WV with Military Honors by the WV Army National Guard and the Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad. The James Funeral Home of Follansbee, was honored and privileged to serve the Eltringham Family during this time of great loss. Condolences, photos and stories may be viewed or added at www.chambersandjames.com.