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Memorial Service: 8:30 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 4:30-8:30 pm. Sunday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Ray McDannel, age 73, of Xenia, IL passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at Good Samaritan RHC in Mt. Vernon, IL.
Ray was born December 19, 1940 in Flora to Kenneth C. and Clara (Reed) McDannel. He was the owner and operator of Xenia Electric, a member of IBEW #702, and was a friend to all and supporter of the Elks, Moose, Sons of The American Legion, and was a charter member of the Flatlanders. In his spare time, Ray enjoyed motorcycle riding and loved to travel, seeing the U.S. His family will miss his pots of hot homemade chili.
Ray is survived by his son: Doug McDannel (Becky Hildebrand) of Harriman, TN; 2 granddaughters: Karissa McDannel (Randall Redenbo) of Clay City, Kassidi McDannel of Maryville, TN; 2 great-grandchildren: Troy and Dani; brother: Albert (Diana) McDannel of LaPorte, IN; sister: Kit (Danny) McGrew of Xenia; along with several nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son (Danny “D.A.” McDannel).
A memorial service for Ray McDannel will be held at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with visitation from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Clay County Cancer Crusaders and will be received at the funeral home. An online guest book is available at www.frankandbright.com.
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Please accept our sincere sympathy. We have good memories from the old neighborhood. Our Moms were good friends and worked together in Girl Scouts. Ray was a good guy and your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug, Kit and family, I was so sorry to hear of your dad/brother Ray, a friend of so many and a wonderful guy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. Donna Kincaid Phillips
We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
A Great Friend you was you will so missed by Many Love Ya Ray
Thoughts and prayers for your entire family. Ray touched so many lives and will missed by all who knew him.
May you receive comfort and strength for our Heavenly Father at this time. Asking God to grant this. Love to all
You are in our thought and prayers.
RRRRRRaymond, that's what I called you every time I saw you. You will be missed more than you will ever know. But you will remain in our hearts and our memories forever.
My prayers wish you peace and happiness in eternity.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless his soul.
Kit and family so sorry for your loss. John and I had no idea he was so, sick.. Our prayers are with you. Peace in your hearts for the peace Ray has finally reached is our wish for all of you. Love you all...
So sorry to find out Ray has left us. God bless you all and stay strong for Ray. He was a great guy and will be missed by so many.
With great empathy and sorrow I send your family pray,in your loss of a family member.Ray was a good man and friend.He will be deeply missed from family and friends and especially at his community.With sympathy The Durham Family (Lajeana/Johnna)sends the family of Ray McDannel our condolences.Sincerely L.Durham
Words cannot express our sorrow at hearing of Ray's passing. He will be missed so much by all he came in contact with. I have never met a person with so much joy of life. You are all in our prayers.
My friend from grade school, and ever since, always straightforward and friendly, he is missed. My Best Man when Judy and I married. He has been in my prayers daily along with family for several years, that he would find our Lord Jesus. I'm sorry for your loss, family of Ray.
According to my records, the B&O RR Veterans has lost another member. Ray served as a Yard Clerk for Frank "Meatball" Zimmerman. Ray's grandfather was my good friend "Sammy Reed" who worked on the Springfield branch as a brakeman on trains #40 & 41. I had the honor to serve as a pall bearer in Sammy's funeral. It is with sadness to see that Ray has left us, and closed another chapter of the historical book of Flora Depot related workers. Farewell my family friend. Rest well......God is nigh.
You will be greatly missed!!! Prayers to the family and friends.
Rest in Peace Little Brother; The days of suffering are over. See you on the other side.
Doug, So sorry to hear that you have to suffer with the loss of your dad and grandmother...both such great people..you all are in my thoughts.
Though I never met Ray, if he was anything like his sister Kit than he had to be a kind and courteous man. Kit, I am sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and all related and to those who knew him
Ray was one of a kind, Will be missed by many. Great man, shared many good times. love you Ray Ray ......
So sorry to learn of Ray's passing, Aunt Kit. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kit sorry to hear of your loss. I think of you and wonder were you were , now I know, Our prayers are with you .
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great friend to many and will certainly be missed.
So sorry for your loss, it's always so hard and your never ready to let go, but it is especially hard during the holidays. We are praying for you all for comfort and peace.
I am so sorry to read of Ray's death. I went to grade school with Ray. He and my first husband, Tim McGonagil, were good friends and we had a lot of special times when our kids were small. May he rest in peace.
Kit, Sorry we cannot attend the services. You are in our thoughts and prayers. C & D McGrew
We are so sorry for your loss.
Although I hadn't seen Uncle Ray since I was a kid, I remember he was always smiling and laughing. God bless him and all who will miss him.
My Sincere Condolences..He will be greatly missed..
Doug, Kit & All, Sorry for your loss. Ray was a great friend. We are out of the area and will not be able to attend his service but our thoughts will be with all of you. Scott & Liz
I grew up on the south side of the tracks, Ray and I had several conversations about the old days. He treated me with respect as i did him. Always... Rest in peace big guy.
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