Mr. Ray Christian, age 67 of Aldrich, MO passed away February 28, 2011 in Bolivar, MO. He was born in Aldrich, MO on January 3, 1944 to Virgil and Loy Eunice (Ridenour) Christian. Ray worked for Polk County Road and Bridge and then self-employed as a backhoe operator.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers Roy, Dale, Loy, Fred and Arthur Christian and one sister Maye Jorgenson.
Ray is survived by Rose of the home; his daughter JoAnne Christian of Bolivar, MO; one brother George Jacky Christian and his wife Lucille of Wahoo, NE; four sisters Kathryn Leith of Bolivar, MO; Evelyn Hoover of Neosho, MO; Alta Lawrence and her husband George of Hutchinson, KS and Geraldine Jacks and her husband Henry of Belton, MO.
Funeral services for Mr. Ray Christian will be at 2:00 pm Thursday March 3, 2011 in Pitts Chapel, Bolivar, MO with Pastors Daniel Leith and Kenneth Doyle officiating with burial to follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Aldrich, MO. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 pm in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carrie J. Babb Cancer Center in care of the funeral home.
Friends and family may sign a guest book or send private condolences at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel of Bolivar, MO.