Raymond Myers

      Raymond Myers, 82, of Chrisman, passed away at 3:50pm, Saturday, February 22, 2020, at his home.  He was born on August 8, 1937, in Dana, Indiana, the son of Claude and Zula Myers.  He was united in marriage to N. Clarene Tingley on September 22, 1972, at the Chrisman Church of the Nazarene.  She will miss him dearly.

     He will also be missed by:  his daughter, Naomi “Rudy” Goodsite of Brunswick, OH; his siblings, Bud (Sue) Myers of Cayuga, Norma Peterson of Eugene, and Dorothy Martin of Dana; his grandson, Shane Michael Goodsite; and many cousins, nieces, & nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Raymond Earl Myers; his brothers, Harold, Everett, Forrest, Gerald “Shorty”, and Robert; and his sisters, Helen Walters and Ruth Grimm.

     Raymond worked for Midwest Body for over 30 years as a machine operator.  He loved gardening and shared his produce with many.  He believed his family was the most important to him.  He was an ordained minister who loved to preach the word of God and never knew a stranger.  He enjoyed watching Westerns and Chrisman basketball and parades.  Raymond was known by many as a huge Elvis Presley fan and could be counted on to show his talents.  His loss will be felt by many who knew and loved him.

     The family would like to thank Harbor Light Hospice for commendable care of Raymond during his illness.

     A celebration of Raymond’s life will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, February 27, 2020, at Chrisman Church of the Nazarene, 313 N Pennsylvania, Chrisman, IL 61924, with Pastor Cory Swinderman officiating.  Visitation will be held 11:00am to 1:00pm on Thursday prior to his service at the Church.  He will be laid to rest in Woodland Cemetery, Chrisman.  His family was assisted by Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Georgetown, Illinois 200 E. West St. Georgetown, Illinois 61846.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given in his name to Chrisman Church of the Nazarene.  Please join his family in sharing memories through his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

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