Raymond L. DeVault, 80, of Mendota, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be Friday, November 17, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Rev. Mary Bohall officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded following and private burial will be held at Restland Cemetery, Mendota at a later date. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Raymond was born in October of 1943 to Violet (Blackburn) DeVault in Waynesburg, Ohio and lived in Buckhorn, Kentucky. He attended the Berea Foundation School in Berea, Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky University.

During Raymond's life he was employed by Sundstrand, Orkin, Schwan's, Plano Molding and WalMart. Raymond loved to garden and spend time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed having his daily coffee with his Ziggie's family and friends.

Raymond is survived by his wife Joan; daughters Laura (Dennis) Truckenbrod and Sherry (Jeff) Doughty; grandchildren Megan (Kyle) Davis, Kyle (Samantha) Truckenbrod, Evan Doughty, Sarah Doughty, Tyler (Allie) Doughty and great grandchildren Lia, Kade, Quinley and Holden.

Raymond is also survived by his brothers Keith DeVault, Robert (Ann) DeVault, sister Mary (Jeanie) Lumsden, sister in law Judy Stewart and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother Violet DeVault.

Memorials may be directed to the family.