Ray Cramer, 77, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 9:10 AM Thursday December 20, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born April 2, 1941, in Enid, OK, the son of Walter Wyley and Rachael (Isaman) Cramer. He married Bonnie Kibbons of August 22, 2010 in Smartsville, CA. She survives in Hoopeston, IL.
He is also survived by one son, Scott Cramer; one step-son, Brian Thomas; one sister, Loretta Back of Billings, OK; two grandsons, Steven and Shane Cramer; two step-granddaughters, Katie and Hanna Thomas; one step-great-grandson, Kaden Thomas; two nieces, Terri Hurbert and Cathy Lackley; one step-niece, Terri Tincher; three nephews, James Lee Back, Ray Gene Back, and Pete Cramer; and Scott’s adopted son, Glenn and his wife Stefanie and their children Tristan, Kaitlyn, Adrian, and Annabella.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Kelly Cramer; one brother, Gene Cramer; and one brother-in-law, Joe Back.
Ray worked for the telephone company in Hoopeston until his retirement. He enjoyed playing cards, listening to music, and loved watching football especially the Chicago Bears.
A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Friday December 28, 2018 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 11:00 A.M. Friday at the funeral home, with Pastor Cathy Najmon officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Ray’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.
Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.
