Obituary for Ray Elroy Hervey
Ray Elroy Hervey, 75 of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Bronson Hospital. Ray was born on March 13, 1944, in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Elroy and Amy (Claypool) Hervey.
He graduated from English Valley High School in 1962. Ray was an over the road truck driver for most of his life. He drove for Clarahan, Dyson, Pepsi, Binns and Stevens, and SafeWay. Ray married Connie on October 31, 2000. He greatly enjoyed NASCAR, vintage airplanes, classic cars, westerns, and spending time with his neighbors and nephews, Colt and Kade.
Ray's memory will be honored by his Wife, Connie of Battle Creek, MI; Two Children, Christine (Fred) Cortemigula of What Cheer, Iowa and Tracy (Kim) Hervey of Tucson, Arizona; Step-Daughter, Tara (Jason) Killian of Battle Creek; Three Grandchildren, Stephanie (Mike) Kazakoff, Allison Hervey, and Keegan Killian; Great-Granddaughter, Amelia; Four Siblings, Edward (Cheryl) Hervey, Lyle Hervey, Virginia (Dick) Swanson and Daryl (Maxine) Hervey.
He was preceded in death by his Parents.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Visitation will be held at the Baxter Funeral and Cremation Service on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Arrangement by the Baxter Funeral and Cremation Service. 269-788-9800. www.baxterfuneral.com
He graduated from English Valley High School in 1962. Ray was an over the road truck driver for most of his life. He drove for Clarahan, Dyson, Pepsi, Binns and Stevens, and SafeWay. Ray married Connie on October 31, 2000. He greatly enjoyed NASCAR, vintage airplanes, classic cars, westerns, and spending time with his neighbors and nephews, Colt and Kade.
Ray's memory will be honored by his Wife, Connie of Battle Creek, MI; Two Children, Christine (Fred) Cortemigula of What Cheer, Iowa and Tracy (Kim) Hervey of Tucson, Arizona; Step-Daughter, Tara (Jason) Killian of Battle Creek; Three Grandchildren, Stephanie (Mike) Kazakoff, Allison Hervey, and Keegan Killian; Great-Granddaughter, Amelia; Four Siblings, Edward (Cheryl) Hervey, Lyle Hervey, Virginia (Dick) Swanson and Daryl (Maxine) Hervey.
He was preceded in death by his Parents.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Visitation will be held at the Baxter Funeral and Cremation Service on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Arrangement by the Baxter Funeral and Cremation Service. 269-788-9800. www.baxterfuneral.com