Robert Raymond Raney, 90, of Glendale passed away October 23, 2020. He was born in Washington, Indiana on October 2, 1930. He was the 2nd oldest son out of ten children to Ethel and Leo Raney. In 1935 the Raney's moved to Arizona on Christmas Eve. In Robert's early life he grew up farming and milking cattle with his father in Arizona. After his education, he served the United States Army from October 18, 1948 until August 10th 1949. In 1952 he moved to Buckeye to start his own dairy farm. His passion and love for transportation would then begin when, he and long time friend, Dutch Rouse would go into partnership, establishing Glendale Transfer Inc.
Robert spent most of his life in the transportation business. He was a truck driver for the cotton gin where he met his wife Peggy. Peggy worked for the cotton gin and would harass her until one day she gave in and went on a date with Robert. On February 8, 1956, one day after Peggy's birthday, they were married. In January of 1957 they welcomed their first son Bud, and in December of that same year their second son, Al was born. In September of 1960, their third child Jeannine was born. In 1960 Triple R. Sales Inc. was established into the Raney Family. In later years the company name would then go on to be changed to Triple R. Trucking Inc. In 1984 he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome and would retire from truck driving.
Robert was an active member in the agriculture community. He sponsored many 4-H and FFA programs throughout Arizona to ensure young farmers and ranchers the success they needed. In addition to the agricultural community he served as a veteran to the American Legion Post 29 of Glendale, Arizona.
Robert is survived by his children Robert R. (Bud) Raney II of Glendale, Arizona, Arthur L. (Karen) Raney of Jerome, Idaho, and Jeannine M. (Ed) Wiley of Marysville, Indiana; grandchildren Mari and Al Raney of Jerome, Idaho; Paula and Rebecca Raney of Glendale, Arizona, Shawn Carter of Jerome, Idaho, and Carrie Wiley of Marysville, Indiana; great-grandchildren Jeffery and Ellie Raney of Jerome, Idaho; siblings Rosemary (Gil) Dicob of Glendale, Arizona, Virginia Newcomb of Glendale, Arizona, Lois McBride of Phoenix, Arizona. Survivors also include many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Ethel Raney; wife Peggy J. Raney, his brothers Leo Raney Jr., and William Francis Raney Sr.; his sisters Betty Jo Runyan, Faye Orsbun, Ann Love and Gracie Myrtle Raney; grandson Robert R. (Bo) Raney III, and very special member of the Raney family, William (BB) Birdsong.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday, November 2nd at the Chapel of the Chimes located at 7924 North 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ. The funeral will also be conduct at the Chapel of the Chimes on Tuesday, November 3rd from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Interment to be held at St. Francis for immediate family. The family is also opening up their home for a reception on November 3rd at 7907 W. Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ at 4pm.
Robert spent most of his life in the transportation business. He was a truck driver for the cotton gin where he met his wife Peggy. Peggy worked for the cotton gin and would harass her until one day she gave in and went on a date with Robert. On February 8, 1956, one day after Peggy's birthday, they were married. In January of 1957 they welcomed their first son Bud, and in December of that same year their second son, Al was born. In September of 1960, their third child Jeannine was born. In 1960 Triple R. Sales Inc. was established into the Raney Family. In later years the company name would then go on to be changed to Triple R. Trucking Inc. In 1984 he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome and would retire from truck driving.
Robert was an active member in the agriculture community. He sponsored many 4-H and FFA programs throughout Arizona to ensure young farmers and ranchers the success they needed. In addition to the agricultural community he served as a veteran to the American Legion Post 29 of Glendale, Arizona.
Robert is survived by his children Robert R. (Bud) Raney II of Glendale, Arizona, Arthur L. (Karen) Raney of Jerome, Idaho, and Jeannine M. (Ed) Wiley of Marysville, Indiana; grandchildren Mari and Al Raney of Jerome, Idaho; Paula and Rebecca Raney of Glendale, Arizona, Shawn Carter of Jerome, Idaho, and Carrie Wiley of Marysville, Indiana; great-grandchildren Jeffery and Ellie Raney of Jerome, Idaho; siblings Rosemary (Gil) Dicob of Glendale, Arizona, Virginia Newcomb of Glendale, Arizona, Lois McBride of Phoenix, Arizona. Survivors also include many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Ethel Raney; wife Peggy J. Raney, his brothers Leo Raney Jr., and William Francis Raney Sr.; his sisters Betty Jo Runyan, Faye Orsbun, Ann Love and Gracie Myrtle Raney; grandson Robert R. (Bo) Raney III, and very special member of the Raney family, William (BB) Birdsong.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday, November 2nd at the Chapel of the Chimes located at 7924 North 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ. The funeral will also be conduct at the Chapel of the Chimes on Tuesday, November 3rd from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Interment to be held at St. Francis for immediate family. The family is also opening up their home for a reception on November 3rd at 7907 W. Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ at 4pm.
Robert Raymond Raney, 90, of Glendale passed away October 23, 2020. He was born in Washington, Indiana on October 2, 1930. He was the 2nd oldest son out of ten children to Ethel and Leo Raney. In 1935 the Raney's moved to Arizona on Christmas Eve. In Robert's early life he grew up farming and milking cattle with his father in Arizona. After his education, he served the United States Army from October 18, 1948 until August 10th 1949. In 1952 he moved to Buckeye to start his own dairy farm. His passion and love for transportation would then begin when, he and long time friend, Dutch Rouse would go into partnership, establishing Glendale Transfer Inc.
Robert spent most of his life in the transportation business. He was a truck driver for the cotton gin where he met his wife Peggy. Peggy worked for the cotton gin and would harass her until one day she gave in and went on a date with Robert. On February 8, 1956, one day after Peggy's birthday, they were married. In January of 1957 they welcomed their first son Bud, and in December of that same year their second son, Al was born. In September of 1960, their third child Jeannine was born. In 1960 Triple R. Sales Inc. was established into the Raney Family. In later years the company name would then go on to be changed to Triple R. Trucking Inc. In 1984 he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome and would retire from truck driving.
Robert was an active member in the agriculture community. He sponsored many 4-H and FFA programs throughout Arizona to ensure young farmers and ranchers the success they needed. In addition to the agricultural community he served as a veteran to the American Legion Post 29 of Glendale, Arizona.
Robert is survived by his children Robert R. (Bud) Raney II of Glendale, Arizona, Arthur L. (Karen) Raney of Jerome, Idaho, and Jeannine M. (Ed) Wiley of Marysville, Indiana; grandchildren Mari and Al Raney of Jerome, Idaho; Paula and Rebecca Raney of Glendale, Arizona, Shawn Carter of Jerome, Idaho, and Carrie Wiley of Marysville, Indiana; great-grandchildren Jeffery and Ellie Raney of Jerome, Idaho; siblings Rosemary (Gil) Dicob of Glendale, Arizona, Virginia Newcomb of Glendale, Arizona, Lois McBride of Phoenix, Arizona. Survivors also include many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Ethel Raney; wife Peggy J. Raney, his brothers Leo Raney Jr., and William Francis Raney Sr.; his sisters Betty Jo Runyan, Faye Orsbun, Ann Love and Gracie Myrtle Raney; grandson Robert R. (Bo) Raney III, and very special member of the Raney family, William (BB) Birdsong.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday, November 2nd at the Chapel of the Chimes located at 7924 North 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ. The funeral will also be conduct at the Chapel of the Chimes on Tuesday, November 3rd from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Interment to be held at St. Francis for immediate family. The family is also opening up their home for a reception on November 3rd at 7907 W. Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ at 4pm.
Robert spent most of his life in the transportation business. He was a truck driver for the cotton gin where he met his wife Peggy. Peggy worked for the cotton gin and would harass her until one day she gave in and went on a date with Robert. On February 8, 1956, one day after Peggy's birthday, they were married. In January of 1957 they welcomed their first son Bud, and in December of that same year their second son, Al was born. In September of 1960, their third child Jeannine was born. In 1960 Triple R. Sales Inc. was established into the Raney Family. In later years the company name would then go on to be changed to Triple R. Trucking Inc. In 1984 he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome and would retire from truck driving.
Robert was an active member in the agriculture community. He sponsored many 4-H and FFA programs throughout Arizona to ensure young farmers and ranchers the success they needed. In addition to the agricultural community he served as a veteran to the American Legion Post 29 of Glendale, Arizona.
Robert is survived by his children Robert R. (Bud) Raney II of Glendale, Arizona, Arthur L. (Karen) Raney of Jerome, Idaho, and Jeannine M. (Ed) Wiley of Marysville, Indiana; grandchildren Mari and Al Raney of Jerome, Idaho; Paula and Rebecca Raney of Glendale, Arizona, Shawn Carter of Jerome, Idaho, and Carrie Wiley of Marysville, Indiana; great-grandchildren Jeffery and Ellie Raney of Jerome, Idaho; siblings Rosemary (Gil) Dicob of Glendale, Arizona, Virginia Newcomb of Glendale, Arizona, Lois McBride of Phoenix, Arizona. Survivors also include many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Ethel Raney; wife Peggy J. Raney, his brothers Leo Raney Jr., and William Francis Raney Sr.; his sisters Betty Jo Runyan, Faye Orsbun, Ann Love and Gracie Myrtle Raney; grandson Robert R. (Bo) Raney III, and very special member of the Raney family, William (BB) Birdsong.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday, November 2nd at the Chapel of the Chimes located at 7924 North 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ. The funeral will also be conduct at the Chapel of the Chimes on Tuesday, November 3rd from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Interment to be held at St. Francis for immediate family. The family is also opening up their home for a reception on November 3rd at 7907 W. Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ at 4pm.
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