U.S. Veteran Graham “Ray” Eskridge, 80, of Clovis NM died September 22, 2015 at Retirement Ranch in Clovis. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Pastor “Tex” Russell officiating.
Ray was born on April 30, 1935 to Calvin (Carl) V. Eskridge and Stella Sweet Eskridge in Washington County, VA. He married Betty Jo Graves in 1957, in Wichita Falls, TX, and was married until her death in 1985. He then married Elizabeth “Betty” Null in 1986, in Clovis, NM, and was married until her death in 2010.
Ray honorably served his country in the Air Force for 21 years (1954-1975). Following his military retirement, he worked various jobs in the Clovis area, including 20+ years at the local Walgreens. Ray was also a proud, long-time member of the local Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his three sons, Wayne (Eileen) Eskridge of Albuquerque, NM, Richard Eskridge of Clovis, NM, and Roger (Anna) Eskridge of Flagstaff, AZ; two stepsons, Sheldon (Nanette) Null and Phillip (Sharon) Null of Clovis, NM; step son-in-law, Joe Taylor of Clovis, NM; one brother, William (Laura) Eskridge of Abingdon, VA; one sister Loretta (Kelton) Honeycutt of Hopewell, VA; and several grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by parents, Carl and Stella; first wife, Betty Jo Eskridge; second wife, Betty Null Eskridge; son, Graham Ray “Bo” Eskridge Jr.; step-daughter, Nancy Taylor; three brothers, Robert Eskridge, Van Eskridge and Doug Eskridge; and one sister, Vera Lee.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home & High Plains Crematory 575 762-4435 muffleyfuneralhome.com
U.S. Veteran Graham “Ray” Eskridge, 80, of Clovis NM died September 22, 2015 at Retirement Ranch in Clovis. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Pastor “Tex” Russell officiating.
Ray was born on April 30, 1935 to Calvin (Carl) V. Eskridge and Stella Sweet Eskridge in Washington County, VA. He married Betty Jo Graves in 1957, in Wichita Falls, TX, and was married until her death in 1985. He then married Elizabeth “Betty” Null in 1986, in Clovis, NM, and was married until her death in 2010.
Ray honorably served his country in the Air Force for 21 years (1954-1975). Following his military retirement, he worked various jobs in the Clovis area, including 20+ years at the local Walgreens. Ray was also a proud, long-time member of the local Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his three sons, Wayne (Eileen) Eskridge of Albuquerque, NM, Richard Eskridge of Clovis, NM, and Roger (Anna) Eskridge of Flagstaff, AZ; two stepsons, Sheldon (Nanette) Null and Phillip (Sharon) Null of Clovis, NM; step son-in-law, Joe Taylor of Clovis, NM; one brother, William (Laura) Eskridge of Abingdon, VA; one sister Loretta (Kelton) Honeycutt of Hopewell, VA; and several grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by parents, Carl and Stella; first wife, Betty Jo Eskridge; second wife, Betty Null Eskridge; son, Graham Ray “Bo” Eskridge Jr.; step-daughter, Nancy Taylor; three brothers, Robert Eskridge, Van Eskridge and Doug Eskridge; and one sister, Vera Lee.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home & High Plains Crematory 575 762-4435 muffleyfuneralhome.com
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