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Ray J. Dugger
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Ray J. Dugger, 87, of Springfield, Ill., passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013, at the Illinois Veteran's Home in Quincy, Ill.
Ray was born Dec. 21, 1924, in Montgomery County, Illinois, the son of Irven R. and Hazel Wilbur Dugger. He married Bernadine Williams in 1985, she preceded him in 1985. He then married Jo Anne Marr on Feb. 14, 1988 in Cedar Hill, Mo. Ray was also preceded in death by three brothers, Darrel, Paul and William Dugger.
Ray was baptized on May 17, 1992. He served proudly in the Army Air Force from 1943 to 1946, and traveled to Washington, D.C., as a participant of the Honor Flight. He was part of the Greatest Generation. Ray retired from Evans-Mason Masonry Contractors in 1986 and was a member of the Teamsters and the Laborers Locals. He volunteered for many years in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at the Senior Services Center of Central Illinois.
Ray loved to working with his hands and was multi-talented. He was a wonderful provider for his family whom he loved very much.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Anne, of Springfield; three daughters: Sandra (husband, Paul) Rigsby, of Decatur, Carolyn (husband, Chris) Cardose, of Springfield and Gwen Hall of Indianapolis, Ind.; one step-son, Dencil Marr, Jr., of Rural Soldotna, Alaska; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marjorie Baugh of Springfield and Mary Lou Graham of Virden; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the Koke Mill Christian Church, 475 S. Koke Mill Rd., Springfield, IL 62711. Pastor Stan Summers will officiate. Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery with the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County conducting military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions honoring Ray may be made to American Heart Association, 2141 W. White Oaks Dr., Springfield, IL 62704.
Today we come here, not to attend a funeral, but to celebrate a wonderful man's life.
Curry Funeral Home in Pawnee is serving the family of Ray Dugger. Online condolences may be expressed at www.curryfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ray DUGGER
April 19, 2013
I would like to express my heartfelt wotrds of sympathy to the Dugger family. I too went on the HOnor Flight in March from Springfield. Also, I served during the Korean conflict from 1950-1953.God bless you all.
Rev.Dr. robert E. sabo, Sr. Chaplain of the American Legion Post of Carlinville, Il.62626
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Debi Iams
April 18, 2013
Joanne
Keeping you and your family in prayer and hoping your special memories help you cope. Remembering you and Ray today and always.
Trish Szydlowski
April 17, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Ray. He was my great uncle and a great man. He will be missed by all. My heart goes out to his family.
charlene mathes
April 17, 2013
I am so sorry for the families loss, I have great memories Ray and the girls , my family sending prayers for all Charlene ( Settles) Mathes
Paul Rigsbey
April 16, 2013
You will be missed! It was a blessing and an honor to have met you! You can know that your wife JoAnne and the rest of the family loved you very much!
DON & SHIRLEY DUNKIRK
April 16, 2013
TO RAYS FAMILY, WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF ARE COUSINS DEATH. RAY WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US.HE WAS A GREAT PERSON.
Drew Burnett
April 16, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Paul Rigsbey
April 16, 2013
Fortunately God puts special people in your life. Ray was one of those people. Ray allowed me to date and marry my special wife Sandra. For that alone I give thanks! To a man who loved his wife JoAnn, and the rest of his family. We can all be thankful to have known him!
Clara Mae & Jerry Dean
April 16, 2013
Jo Anne, so sorry to hear about Ray. We have so many fond memories & we had so much fun with both of you. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Love, Clara Mae & Jerry
April 16, 2013
TO RAYS FAMILY!! SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MY COUSIN RAYS DEATH.HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON--SO VERY KIND, APERSON TO LOOK UP TO!! LOVE JUDY AND CHARLES MCMILLEN
Angela Kendrick McDowell
April 16, 2013
Gwen: my thoughts & prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Kathy & Max Ashley
April 16, 2013
So sorry for your loss.
April 16, 2013
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT UNCLE RAY,WHAT A GREAT MAN ,SO SMART ,SO NICE .TO GWEN,CAROLYN AND SANDRA AND THERE FAMILY MAY YOU BE PROUD OF HIM, AND YOURSELF FOR BEING THERE FOR HIM ALWAYS, EVEN THOUGH HE WAS SO FAR AWAY YOU ALWAYS HAD THE TIME .MAY HE REST IN PEACE WITH HIS FAMILY IN HEAVEN. PAT AND TOM GUM
Debbie Tuley (Benson)
April 16, 2013
Carolyn I am sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
April 16, 2013
Bill and Debbie,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Uncle Ray. May God rest his soul. I will keep the entire family in my prayers.
Linda Barto-Coons
April 16, 2013
Carolyn, Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I remember him from hanging out at your house when we were kids. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Chris (Connor) Kapshandy
April 16, 2013
Gwen, So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I have fond memories of him when we were kids. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diann Bates
April 16, 2013
Gwen, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. God bless.
Michael Matejka
April 15, 2013
My condolences to your family. May he rest in peace...
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