manda Ramirez all of Ottumwa and Tabitha (& Anthony) McClendon of Oskaloosa; 9 grandchildren: Ace Barnard, Carrie Platt, Alex Amaya, Manuel Ramirez, Javier Ramirez, Olivia McClendon, Arianna Wharton, Mia Lee and Jayda McClendon; two great grandsons, Jace and Easton; and three brothers: Roy (& Linda) Wharton of Pella, Butch (& Judy) Wharton of Oskaloosa and Ronald (& Phyllis) Wharton of Fremont.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
As was his wish, Ray's body has been cremated and no visitation is planned at this time. Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
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