BORN

1940

DIED

2012

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Raymond Abernathy Obituary

Raymond Abernathy

Raymond C. Abernathy, 72, of Freeburg, Ill., born August 5, 1940, in East St. Louis, Ill., died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill.

Raymond worked as a meter reader with Illinois American Water Company for over 30 years and was a member of the Laborers Local 100. He was a member of the VFW Post 5694 in Highland. Raymond served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Occupation after the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph E. and Frances, nee Auvenshine, Abernathy, Sr.; two brothers, Sonny Roustio and Edward P. Abernathy; and a sister, Kathy Jo Abernathy.

He is survived by his three daughters, Christine (Joseph) Begue of Springfield, Ill., Vicki (Michael) Gothard of Belleville, Ill., and Emily Stines of Freeburg, Ill.; five grandchildren, Kyle (Kayla) Bodine, Dylan Bodine, Samantha Santistevan, A.C. Santistevan and Jacob Gothard; a great-granddaughter, Zoey Bodine; five sisters and five brothers, Betty Pyles of Belleville, Ill., Bobbe Bugger of Collinsville, Ill., Elaine Adams of Collinsville, Ill., Edna (Keith) Hurner of VanBuren, Mo., Liz (Greg) Johnson of Safety Harbor, Fla., Dennis Roustio of Caseyville, Ill., Randy (Elaine) Roustio of Granite City, Ill., Edward Roustio of New Orleans, La., Joseph (Amy) Abernathy, Jr., of Centreville, Ill., and Michael Abernathy of Centreville, Ill.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.kasslyfuneral.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, Ill.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at Kassly Mortuary Chapel, Fairview Heights, Ill., with Pastor Tim Rankins officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Fairview Heights, Ill.

KASSLY MORTUARY, Fairview Heights, Ill.

Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Dec. 20, 2012.
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I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. On behalf of a grateful nation as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one. (If you wish a personalized memorial card mailed to you with history of playing of taps, 21 gun salute, meaning of each fold of the flag as a keepsake, Send for request to: Chaplain Richard Reuer, Honoring Those Who Served Ministry, 1206 6th St SW, Minot, ND 58701 or click on “CONTACT ME” to email me your mailing address.) (This service is free to all veteran families). Thank you for your serving from one veteran to another – Thanks!
Semper Fi

Chaplain Richard Reuer

December 20, 2012

I hadn't seen Ray in over 20 years, but he was a good guy. Always had a smile on his face. I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Ray. You will be missed.

Linda Boyer

December 20, 2012

Ray was truly a special guy!! I am so glad that he was part of my life and fell honored to call him my friend. I have so many happy memories due to him. My sympathies to all the family, Love you all.

Tonya Smith

December 20, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

William Marshall

December 20, 2012

Rest in Peace, Marine. Semper Fi.

December 20, 2012

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