Ray Carder, 72 of Gallatin, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 26th at McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00p.m. Tuesday evening, where friends may call after 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at the McCrary Cemetery near Gallatin. Memorial contributions may be made to the McCrary Cemetery in care of McWilliams Funeral Home.
Ray was born December 24, 1941 to Abe and Ruby Carder in St. Joseph, MO, but was raised and loved by Fred and Frances Tague (Mom and Dad). He attended school in Gallatin and on August 5, 1960, Ray was united in marriage to Sherry McCrary; the love of his life. The couple lived all their married lives in Daviess County and raised their 4 children; Tammy, Tonia Timothy and Titus. Ray farmed in the Jameson and Gallatin area for several years, and later was employed at Trenton Foods for 9 years. His passion for agriculture continued when he took a job working for Mormon Feeds where he was employed for 25 years. He started at an entry level working his way up the ladder becoming a manager. He was always striving to cultivate and serve his customers in the best way possible. Ray was later employed at the Missouri Department of Corrections Center in Cameron working in the Maintenance Department, retiring in 2006. Ray was an inspiring example of dedication and commitment; his skills enabled him to tackle any of his endeavors with ease.
Ray was a member of the Jameson Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday school leader for many years. He later transferred his membership to the First Christian Church in Gallatin. His faith gave him the strength and courage to face both his and Sherry's battle with cancer. He was a longtime member of the Gallatin Volunteer Fire Department and was always ready to go when called upon. He took pride in serving the community. Ray was an avid outdoor enthusiast, who loved to go hunting and fishing with his family and friends, but his true passion was working with his flowers where he spent many hours weeding and caring for them. Ray loved his family especially his children and grandchildren. He never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone; he made lasting relationships wherever he went. Life was enriched for those who knew and loved Ray, he was a blessing. Ray was at his best when he was at home with his family and friends gathered around, he was and inspiration who will be greatly missed.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 53 years Sherry, son, Titus, granddaughter, Tonya and his sister Susie Chadwick.
Ray is survived by his daughters, Tammy (Gary) Jones, Tonia (Kelly) Beck, son, Timothy (Dana) Carder, brothers, Wayne Carder, Kenny (Mary) Tague and Jim (Virginia) Tague all of Gallatin, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren.
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