With the passing of George (Ray) Raymond Poague on August 12th, 2024, we lost a man of many passions. He was not only a loving husband but a loving proud father to his children. Raymond was born August 29th, 1940, to Jack and Hilma Poague. Ray was the youngest of nine children his mother died when he was three. His Aunt Helen Swanson stepped up to the plate to raise him and his siblings. She was a special Aunt to them all.
Ray was raised in Salina Kansas his entire life. He was a graduate of Salina High School class of 1958. Ray worked many jobs in his life, he was a true jack-of-all-trades. His favorite job was the time he spent working for Salina Auto Salvage. He retired from O.C.C.K.
Ray first married at 22, with three great children coming from this union. Ray later remarried on August 20, 1976, to the love of his life Joyce Hill. He received two beautiful daughters to complete his family. Joyce left this world on February 6th, 2001. They are happily together again in overwhelming joy. They will spend their 48th anniversary together.
Besides his belly button birthday, he celebrated 50 years of sobriety. Ray was a member of the IOOF Lodge where he served several years as the Grand Poobah. Calling bingo and spending time with his lodge buddies were his favorite memories.
Ray lived a full happy life. He loved getting his morning coffee at Burger King and Cruising around Salina. He loved bowling with friends and coworkers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Eldon and Bill; five sisters, Lois, Pat, Becky, Maggie, and Mary; his fun-loving daughter Jeanie Best; and three grandchildren Samantha, Breanna, and Jesus.
Raymond is survived by one son, Danny Raymond Poague; three daughters Jean Michelle Jacobs, Husband Rick; Linda Rea Crook and her special friend Shelby; Tammy Trepoy and husband Fat Jimmy; Brother, John Poague of Salina; Six grandchildren Danielle Flanagan, Jordan Poague, Taylor Poague, Penny, Jackie, and Meredith Best; and six great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.
From your Kids – Rest in Peace.
A graveside service will be held Friday August 16th, 2024, at Gypsum Hill Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.
Memorial may be made out to the family or O.C.C.K. in care of Ryan Mortuary