Obituaries

Raymond Arnel McPherson

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Raymond Arnel McPherson, 88, of Benton, went to be with his Lord on November 30, 2011. He was born January 28, 1923 to Sam and Ora McPherson. Raymond was a long time member and trustee of Kentucky Missionary Baptist Church. He had fond memories of his time in the Navy during World War II and of the 35 years he worked at Alcoa and loved to tell stories about both. Raymond was a fisherman, gardener, and loving Papa. Every year his grandkids waited impatiently for Papa's tomatoes and cucumbers. He will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Norma Jean McPherson, daughter, Darlene Horne and husband, Carl, granddaughters, Carla Batchelor and husband, Phillip, Kathy Duncan and husband, Ben, six great- grandchildren, Emily, Hannah, Mataya, Atalya, Sam, and Brody Ray, brother, Orville McPherson and wife, Elizabeth, sister, Melba Harris as well as many wonderful family and friends. Church Services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 2 p.m., Saturday at Kentucky Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Carl Horne officiating. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery on Salt Creek Road in Benton. Visitation will be at Ashbys, Friday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com

Published December 2, 2011

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