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Ray L. Virden

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[November 18, 2016]  LATHAM - Ray L. Virden, 80, of Latham passed away at 9:10 a.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur.

Visitation: 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Mount Pulaski

Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Mount Pulaski

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Ray L. Virden, 80, of Latham passed away at 9:10 a.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur.

Ray was born on June 1, 1936 in Fayette County, the son of Ralph and Verna (Leigh) Virden. He married Roberta Speer on December 4, 1955 in Bingham, she survives him in Latham.

Ray is also survived by his daughter, Rae Ann Virden of Latham; his brother, Dennis (Iris) Viden of Ramsey, his sisters, Faye (Ralph) Roberts of Decatur, and Patricia O’Dell of Ramsey and his grandson, Ryan (Samantha) Virden of Latham.

Ray has been preceded in death by his parents, and his twin brother, Rex.

Ray worked for Staleys for 38 years; and worked part time for several farmers in the area after his retirement. Ray was a member of Bingham Baptist Church, but he attended Grace Baptist Church. Ray was also a frequent guest of the Corner Café in Latham.

Services for Ray will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Mount Pulaski with Pastor Martin Coon and Pastor Mark Morgan officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at the funeral home, also one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Burial will take place after the services at Lake Bank Cemetery, Mount Pulaski.

Memorial donations may be made in Ray’s name to Grace Baptist Church or Latham Fire Dept.

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