Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Raymond John

(From Knell Mortuary)

Raymond V. John, Jr., 71, Carthage, passed away Tuesday, December 09, 2014 at his home after a long illness.  Raymond V. John, Jr. was born November 4, 1943 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; the son of the late Raymond V. John, Sr. and Juanita Stewart John.  He was a graduate of Seneca High School, Seneca, MO, Class of 1962.  He married Terry Jean Strait on May 28, 1966 in Carthage; she survives.  Raymond was a plumber in the family business of Stanton Plumbing, Carthage, till his retirement in 2005.  He was a member of the Faith Life Worship Center, Carthage and was active in the Carthage Lions Club.

Additional survivors include a daughter; Kari S. Jones, Springfield, MO; two sons, Daniel R. (Kim) John, Fairland, OK and Scott R. (Megan) John, Neosho, MO; a sister, Charlotte John, Chilicothe, MO and nine grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Raenita Johnston.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Knell Mortuary.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 12 in the Knell Mortuary Chapel.  Interment will be in Park Cemetery, Carthage.  Memorial gifts are suggested to Faith Life Worship Center, Carthage.  Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com.

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