Ray D. Strough

Ray D. Strough, 83, of Maryville, MO, and formerly of the Burlington Junction and Quitman, MO, area passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO.

Ray was born on April 5, 1932, in Skidmore, MO, to Paul and Mamie (Rowlett) Strough. He attended Mt. Hope country school and graduated in 1950 from Quitman High School. He lived all his life in the area.

Ray was a farmer and heavy equipment operator, and owned and operated his own company.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Rick Strough, in 1988; his siblings, Pauline Raines, Nellie Linnegar, Neva Wynn, Julia Baker, and Fred Strough; great granddaughter, Blakeley Rush, and great grandson, Ryder Rush.

He is survived by his children, Marcia (Gary) Rush, Sheridan, MO, Steve (Gerianne) Strough, Stanberry, MO, and Chris (Joyce) Strough, Burlington Junction, MO; his brother, Melvin (Joyce) Strough, Skidmore, MO, and sister, Faye Money, Maryville, MO; 17 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ray’s wish was to be cremated. His memorial service will be at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Blaine will be the officiant.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 PM until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home.

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