Mr. Ray H. Pillion Sr. age 80 of Tazewell was born January 27, 1939 and went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 8, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He retired from KU electrical company as an electrical lineman. He was also an electrical lineman in construction as a foreman. He also worked disasters. He was also a member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church where he was also a part of the Mt. Zion Singers. He enjoyed spending time with family. Ray enjoyed farming and playing Bluegrass music.
He was preceded in death by his:
Parents: Floyd and Bertha (Massengill) Pillion
Brother: Cecil Pillion
Beloved Uncle: Kinard Pillion
He is survived by his:
Loving wife of 61 years: Jeanette Pillion
Son: Ray Pillion Jr. and Tom Puckett
Daughters: Sandra Kruse and husband Jay
Michelle Short and husband Charles
Grandchildren all four served in the military: Ryan Kruse and wife Danielle
Jacob Kruse and wife Yuki
Kelly Short and wife Brooke
Hannah Short
Great- Grandchildren: Rowan Kruse and Lila Kruse
Brothers and Sisters: Bernice Yeary and husband Bud
Pascal Pillion and wife Judy
Estel Pillion and wife Cathy
Jerelene Jones and husband Ed
Oscar Pillion and wife Joan
Cathy Sowders and husband Robert
Sister-in-law: Wilma Lowe
And several nieces, nephews and a host other loving friends and relatives
The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 4 PM till 7 PM in the Claiborne-Overholt Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 11 AM at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Travis Pressnell and Rev. Kenny Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Ryan Kruse, Kelly Short, Hannah Short,
Charles Short, Jay Kruse and Tom Puckett
~Claiborne-Overholt is honored to be serving the family~
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
4:00 - 7:00pm
Claiborne ~ Overholt Funeral Home
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
11:00am - 12:00pm
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
12:00 - 1:00pm
Mt. Zion Cemetery
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