Raymond Fritz, age 73, of Deer Run Road, Laurel Bloomery, TN and formerly of Bishop, VA passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in Johnson City Medical Center. He was born March 12, 1939 in Tiptop, VA to the late Herbert Keller Fritz and Florence Etta Pennington Fritz. Raymond loved hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: John, Joseph and Jack Fritz. Survivors include: one daughter: Judy Fritz of WA; one sister: Peggy Reed of Elizabeth, IN; two sisters-in-law: JoAnne Fritz and Gloria Hardinson; nephew: Philip Fritz and two grandsons. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012 from Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus, VA with Chaplain John McCurry officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.huxlipfordfh.com As requested by the family, services for Raymond Fritz are in the care of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home.