Raymond V. Goff

GOFF, Raymond V. - Of Owosso, age 85, died Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at his residence. Visitation 5-8PM Thursday and Friday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held at 11AM Saturday, June 2, 2007 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. Pastor Steve Wood officiating. Raymond was born on March 30, 1922, in Skiatook, Oklahoma, the son of the late, Raymond and Lottie (Finley) Goff. He was a resident of the Flint area since 1940's. In 1961 Raymond married Wilma and she preceded him in death in 2002. Ray lived life to the fullest and enjoyed every minute of it. He was a professional motorcycle racer in the 1940's -1960's and he held the 8 mile close course AMA and world record for 13 years. Ray got his private pilot license and logged many hours in his planes. The company and outings with members of C.C.O gave him much pleasure, as did his assorted vehicle collection. He was employed with General Motors for over 50 years. Surviving are 6 children, Bill Goff of Owosso, Gail and husband Mike Perkins of Petersburg, MI, Candace and husband Bill Hall of Linden, Kerry Lou Carlin of California, Mark and wife Michelle Goff of Grand Blanc, Jill and husband Rick Currie of Metamora; step-children, Sheryl Mesler of Flushing, Connie Gertz of Flushing; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, John Goff And Victor Olson; sister, Charlotte Hughes; several nieces and nephews and his cat Zeb. Your condolences may be shared with the family at www.swartzfuneralhomeinc.com