Raymond C. Warner of Allegan passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at the age of 81.
Raymond was born on July 13, 1938, in Allegan. He was the son of Clyde and Elizabeth (Williams) Warner.
Raymond graduated from Martin High School with the Class of 1957. After high school he went on to Michigan State University to complete his education in agriculture.
On April 24, 1959, he married Patricia Wuis, and together they raised five children.
Raymond will be remembered by his family and friends as strong-willed, caring and selfless. His love of being a dairy farmer carried out in the joy he had watching his kids and grandkids take part in 4-H activities. You could always find Ray gardening, cooking and canning or playing his harmonica. Raymond’s belief in God was the foundation to the life he built.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia; five children, Jim Warner of Allegan, Sharon (Randy) Watson of Shelbyville, Jeff Warner of Allegan, Phillip (Tina) Warner of Allegan, and Kevin (Mindy) Warner of Allegan; 12 grandchildren, Jane (Keith) Moon, Matt (Lisa) Watson, Meagan (Jimmy) Bender, Hailey Warner, Kristopher Warner, Morgan Warner, Kamery (Ty) Wolthuis, Haven Warner, Collin Warner, Kiaya Warner, Briana Warner, and Braylon Warner; and nine great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Alexis, Carter, Bryer, Kylee, Alyssa, Ryan, Cameron, and Connor. He is survived by his siblings, Marie Roos of Grandville, Russ (Mary) Warner of Shelbyville, and George Warner of Shelbyville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Kristin Warner; sister-in-law, Judy Warner; and brother-in-law, Robert Roos.
A memorial service will be on a later date. The service will be held at “At The Master’s Feet” church, 814 21st St., Otsego. Please follow Raymond’s webpage for updated service information.
Please visit www.mccowensecord.com to sign his guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with the family.
The family is being assisted by the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home, Marshall-Gren Chapel, 120 S. Woodhams, Plainwell, MI 49080 (269) 685-5881.
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