EARL RAY WESTFALL

Earl Ray Westfall, 75, of Richmond, MO died Thursday, April 26, 2012 at his home.
Earl Ray was born on October 9, 1936 in Higbee, MO to Joseph Earl and Ella Mae (Kenepp) Westfall. He married Veleta Ermagene Buckley of Parkville, MO on February 15, 1957; she preceded him in death on March 9, 2001.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Geoffrey and Donna Westfall of Kansas City, MO and Brock and Bobbie Westfall of Kansas City, MO; two daughters and one son-in-law, Dirinda and Chuck Lacen of Higginsville, MO and Chantel Dunwoodie of Richmond; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Evelyn Westfall of Higbee, MO; one sister, Mary Belle Bailey of Higbee, MO; and 11 grandchildren also survive.
In addition to his parents and wife, Earl Ray was preceded in death by two sisters, Thelma Ancell and Evelyn Tuggle.
He was of the Baptist faith. He had lived in Richmond most of his life.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Earl Ray Westfall memorial fund.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 30, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 30, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Burial will be in the Richmond Memory Gardens Cemetery.