Brigadier General Raymond Astumian

Macon- Brigadier General Raymond Astumian, 89, of 1391 Briarcliff Road, 8B, died Sunday, October 18, 2009. Services will be held on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 11:00AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Macon Memorial Park. A Rosary will be said at Hart's Mortuary, Cherry Street, on Thursday at 6:00PM. Mr. Astumian was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. A veteran of the United States Army, he served in World War II and was recalled during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Astumian graduated from the Citadel in 1942 and from Mercer University in 1947. He was predeceased by his wife, Louise Foerster Astumian. Mr. Astumian is survived by his son, Raymond Dean Astumian; daughter, Sara Lynn Astumian; two grandchildren, Joseph and Judith Astumian; sister, Mary Astumian; nieces and nephews, Phyllis Astumian, Patricia Clark, Raymond D. Astumian, Michael Astumian, and Phil Astumian. Online register is located at www.hartsmort.com. Hart's Mortuary and Crematory, Cherry Street, has charge of arrangements.