Raymond Howard McGarry, 92, of Weston, MO, passed away February 1, 2025. Raymond was born December 16, 1932, in Choctaw County, Oklahoma to Lester and Leona (Taylor) McGarry.
He was the oldest of 9 siblings; and was a graduate of Boswell High School. Raymond was drafted into the U.S. Army on May 23, 1953, serving during the Korean Conflict until 1956. Raymond married Dorothy Louise Harless on June 19, 1953 at the Baptist Church of Soper, OK. He worked for Trans World Airlines from 1957, until his retirement in 1994. The family moved to Weston, MO on December 16, 1960.
Raymond was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Ed and Effie (Spencer) Taylor; paternal grandparents John and Laura McGarry; parents Lester and Leona (Taylor) McGarry; Siblings Oleta and Bobby McGarry; and son Mark McGarry.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy; siblings Wilburn McGarry of Shreveport, LA, Joyce (Johnny) Selby of Glen Rose, TX, Mack McGarry of Hugo, OK, Annetta Anderson of Garland, TX, and LaVonda Mathews of Durant, OK; sons Russell McGarry of Brownsville, OR, John (Lindsey) McGarry of Freeport, FL, Brian (Sandi) McGarry of Euless, TX, Justin (Hollie) McGarry of Spring Hill, KS, and Ted (Susan) McGarry of St. Joseph, MO; 12 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and 3 great, great grandchildren.
A private family graveside funeral service will be held at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Weston. Arrangements By: Vaughn Funeral Home—Weston, MO.
