Raymond Howard Straight

I am at a loss for words. He was always my big brother. When our Mom died we parted ways. It seems like when this happens there comes a time when it is too late. I am so sorry. My thought are with his family. The last time I saw him alive was at the cemetery when we buried our Mom. Again I am so sorry.

We are so sorry to hear of Raymond's passing. We have so many great memories of our "Yellow" time together.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Cindy, Linda and Steve Mott

Geraldine & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We will all miss Raymond. May God Bless & Keep you all.

The Flickinger Family

What can I say about Raymond except that he was a wonderful man who was loved by all who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it and he had it to give. He always had a wonderful story to tell and you could bet at the end you would be laughing. The pranks at the bus garage and the jokes around the table of knowledge (you have to be a Lincoln bus driver to understand about the table of knowledge.) Going on field trips and going the wrong way and Belinda calling the cops on you. Willing to haul those kids on that bus where ever it was going. We will all miss you, you were one special man. May you rest in peace and keep our Lord laughing with your wonderful stories till we meet again in Heaven.

You and your family are heavy on my heart and in my prayers, Jeri. So sorry about this. Love you. Michele Sutton

You are all in my thoughts and prayers....God bless you.

Jerri, Mel and I are so shocked and sorry for your loss. He was the perfect example of good healthy living. Mel has many great memory's of Raymond and we are both so grateful to have known you both. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends in your time of grief.

Aunt Geri, Tammy, Jeff, and Gerald Ray, I am so sorry about Uncle Ward. I have lots of great memories of our times together such as Christmas, summer vacations, your house and ours, and that trip to Nashville the Straight-Winn vacation in my Dad’s Winnebago! LOL I think our times together as a family inspired Christmas Vacation the movie. I remember Maggie the Bulldog that could clear a room, the dog one night in the window after midnight when we scared poor Gerald Ray while we were supposed to be in bed. OH MY Geri burgers! I remember the horse Rufus that I got to ride one summer because Uncle Ward talked to the owner to make sure I had a horse to ride with Tammy and her horse Misty! And I remember that Uncle Ward spoiled us all rotten and he always laughed at our shenanigans. As you get older you see less of your family but I will always have my memories of all the good times I had with my family and Uncle Ward.

I had the good fortune to meet Raymond through him furnishing me firewood. He was such a great person and someone I always enjoyed running into to visit with. He will certainly be missed by many. God Bless.

Jerri, I am so sorry to hear about Raymond. Please know that if there is Anything at all I can do for you, all you have to do is ask. We will definitely be keeping you and your family in our thoughts and our prayers. Love, Genny

Jerri and Family, We never met Raymond but felt as if we had known him for years through your loving stories. I know that he had to be a loving, caring, and thoughtful person from the way that you always talked about him. I loved your stories about him driving the school bus, planting those huge gardens, caring for your animals, and him wearing overalls. I know there are no words that we can say to ease your pain but know that you and your family are in your hearts and prayers. May God give you comfort and wrap His loving arms around you.

Raymond was also my kids bus driver for the last 5 years... He loved every kid that walk thru those doors of his school bus and always had suckers for them. I always told him one day i was gonna send their dental bill to him for all the cavities that he help contribute too.. but most all his was a wonderful person and good friend. He always put others first and was the most engeric man I'v ever known. Raymond you will be missed.Geraldine and Gerald (Turtle) You are in our prayers love JJ,Brandy,Taylor,Tristan,Landree and Danielle

Raymond Tootie Tot... I will Miss you so so so much... but will always remember all the thing we did together, like sharing our Birthday and taking rides on the ranger with you driving Crazy! And will really miss you Driving my Bus. Thank you for everything you have always done for me and my sisters. I will never forget you picking me up a the door step when I was pre k because you said it was to cold for me to walk. Love you Little JJ

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Raymond was my kids bus driver and touched their lives in a very special way (especially Bubba). We will miss him and never forget his laugh.

I got to meet Raymond at my work and he was such a delight to deal with. He made me smile every time I got to see him. I am very thankful I got to meet and know him! He will be missed very much. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

My daughter, Jenna who is 8, rode Raymond's bus every day. When I told her of the news, she instantly broke down and just sobbed. They were very honery to each other on the bus and at church. She spoke of the time she went to his house and saw his goats and how neat it was. She also said that she never really talked to him (because she is shy), but she loved him. Jeraldine, our prayers are with you. I hope you have some solace in knowing the impact he had on our children. He will be sincerely missed.

Geraldine & Gerald. We are so very sorry for your loss. We are all going to miss him so much. We will hang on to the wonderful memories we have of him. He is with God now....that we know. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we will be there for you in the days to come...