Arthur Raymond, Jr., 52, of Tampa passed away March 19, 2015. He was born in Sunflower, Mississippi. Arthur was a Retired Sergeant in the United States Army, member of Grace Family Church and Courageous Man's Group. He was a man of strong faith, very loving father, a helping hand to anyone in need and known to be a strong man and fighter. Arthur is survived by his daughter, Bonita Raymond and her mother Iris Raymond of Tampa, Florida; brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces of Mississippi and Florida; extended family of Germany. Funeral services will take place Monday, March 23, 11:00AM at MacDonald Funeral Home, 10520 N. Florida Ave., Tampa. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Burial with full military honors will follow at 1:30 PM at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell.