Willie Ray Almarode, 88, of Waynesboro passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by his
family.
Born February 5, 1934 in Spottswood, VA he was a son of the late Lacy James and Margaret Dale (Wiseman)
Almarode.
Mr. Almarode owned and operated Blue Ridge Security Systems Inc. for over 25 years. He was a member of
Hermitage Presbyterian Church, Waynesboro. Willie was a member of the National Rifle Association and the
Four Aces Hunt Club in Stuarts Draft. He was a U.S. veteran having served his country honorably during the
Korean War with the Army rising to the rank of Corporal. As an avid outdoorsman, he greatly enjoyed
fishing, hunting and spending time outside.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carey Harvey Almarode; son, Harvey
Almarode; and granddaughter, Amanda Almarode.
Survivors include his son, Monte Karl Almarode of Stuarts Draft; two granddaughters, Jessica Killingsworth
and husband, Hunter, and Tina Green and husband, Steven; and five great-grandchildren, Christopher
Brown, Layla Brown, Shawn Green, Thomas Green and Lane Killingsworth.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2022 at the
Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes, 618 W. Main St., Waynesboro.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Hermitage Presbyterian
Church, 46 Hildebrand Church Road, Waynesboro with Pastor Jaci Smith Patman officiating. Burial with
military honors will follow in Augusta Memorial Park, Waynesboro.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude
Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Waynesboro.
Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by
visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com