Raymond Edward VanOster, 79, of Orrick, died on Friday, August 3, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Raymond was born on October 25, 1938 at Lowry City, the son of Raymond Alphonzo and Anna Dorothy (Lines) VanOster.  He married Dixie Lee McKown of Orrick on July 18. 1959; she preceded him in death on December 1, 2013.

Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Rosa Shirley and her husband Eugene of Camden and Tamri Bayer and her significant other Harry Moberly, Jr. of Lawson; 4 grandchildren: Paul (Jandy) Shirley, Tina (Devin) Creason, Dana (Jim) Cravens and Austin Findley; 8 great grandchildren: Christina Cravens, Lindsay Cravens, Alexis Cravens, Charmaine Creason, Zane Creason, Braden Creason, Xavier Creason and Jayden Shirley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and one sister Mary Propst.

Raymond graduated from the Orrick High School in 1957.  He lived most of his life in Orrick.  He was a self-employed carpenter by trade.  Raymond was the past president of the Ray Clay Radio Club.  He loved old cars and was an honorary member of the Country Cruisers Car Club.  He enjoyed listening to blue grass music and was a member of the Habot Blue Grass Club.  He was a member of the Fleming Baptist Church.  Not only was he a carpenter, he loved working with wood. He made bird houses and many other items.

The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to either the American Cancer Society or Crossroads Hospice; they can either be dropped off or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 190, 507 E. Main Street, Richmond, MO 64085.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Thursday.  Inurnment will be in South Point Cemetery, east of Orrick following services at the funeral home.  On line condolences may be left at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.