OBITUARY on DALE RAYMOND

Dale Ola Raymond, age 81, of 1002 York, died on Thursday, March 13, 2008 in his home. He was born on August 18, 1926 in Colchester, IL the son of Ola & Blanche (Kingston) Raymond. He married Carrie Lee Edmondson on February 6, 1950 in Quincy. She preceded him in death on March 16, 1997. Mr. Raymond was a truck driver for many years and for several companies throughout the area. He was an Army Veteran of WWII. He was a member of Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ.

He is survived by:
THIRTEEN CHILDREN: Sharon Kay Hibbert of Quincy; Lois R. Embree and her husband John of Quincy; Richard Morgan of Quincy; Sharon Cooley and her husband Herschel of Quincy; Roy Dale Raymond and his wife Nancy; Martha Raymond Mayfield of Quincy; Shelia L. Lewis of Peoria, IL; William Raymond of Quincy; Donna Bell of Galesburg; Walter Raymond and his wife Norma of Carthage; Michael Raymond and his wife Rachel of Quincy; Pamela Raymond of Quincy, and Debbie Burnett and her husband Bruce also of Quincy;
THIRTY-ONE GRANDCHILDREN;
FIFTY-FIVE GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN;
THREE GREAT-GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers, Earl Raymond and Johnny Hoffman, two sisters, Kay Tappman and Betty Tripp, and four grandchildren, Devin, Tara, Roy, Jr., and April.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, March 17, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in Greenmount Cemetery with military rites conducted by American Legion Post #37. There is no visitation but family and friends are invited to the graveside services. Memorials are suggested to Blessing Hospice. Family and friends are gathering at Salem Church, 9th & State for a gathering after the graveside services. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.