Ray Conrad Bynum, age 84 years, Bakersfield, CA.
RAY CONRAD BYNUM
GMG3
US NAVY
WORLD WAR II
BURIED AT: SECTION 12 SITE 294
Ray Conrad Bynum 1925 - 2010 Ray Conrad Bynum, known to loved ones as GP, went to meet his maker on April 29, 2010. By even the most conservative of estimates, Ray fit well over one hundred years of living into his eighty four years here on earth. This feat was managed by greeting the world with a grin and a sense of humor, never wasting time on anger, or stopping to complain. Ray was born August 31, 1925, in Tishomingo, Oklahoma to Joe and Laura Bynum. Though his family left Oklahoma for California in 1937, Ray was fond of returning to his birthplace to visit family or celebrate his proud heritage as a Native American and member of the Chickasaw nation. Ray was equally fond of the California coastline where he spent many happy days camping with his family on the dunes of Pismo Beach. Four years after the first time they met at the local USO office, Ray tracked down Margaret Mayberry at the dime store where she worked to ask her out on a date. The memory of a checkers game with Margaret had remained with Ray through two and a half years spent proudly serving his country during WWII in the United States Navy as a Gunner's Mate Third Class (GM3c). Ray and Margaret were wed on April 15, 1947 in Las Vegas. Sixty plus years of marriage later Ray could often be heard extolling Margaret's virtues with a newlywed's enthusiasm. His overwhelming love and respect for Margaret were the foundation for Ray's greatest joy in life ... his family. The pride he felt towards his two sons and four grandchildren powered Ray's winning smile. In their accomplishments he saw the fruit of his lifetime of toil. GP formulated a simple retirement plan early in his life: Don't. Ray loved hard work, and never turned down the opportunity to do some. If you needed a helping hand, Ray was there to offer two. His entrepreneurial spirit complimented his work ethic well. This led him into a variety of endeavors from cattle to bottled water, grocery stores to RVs and everything in between. After twenty three years at Jim Burke Ford as a mechanic, service writer, and later dispatcher, and fifteen years in the RV business as the owner of Bynum's RV Service, GP spent his last fifteen years working with his son, grandson, and brother as the head of maintenance at Gregory D. Bynum and Associates, Inc. There his renaissance man qualities finally settled into a line of work that suited him. As a result of his commitment to his tasks, and his can do attitude, Ray and his Ford truck, labeled at his request with the GDB inc. logo, quickly became the company mascot. He always ended his work day excited to go home to see "Mama" and put a cat in his lap. Animals everywhere had a great friend in Ray. Dog and cat alike would seek him out in a crowded room to bask in his adoration. They seemed to want to thank Ray for his friendship towards their often neglected counterparts. He loved to help strays find homes, and when he could not he would do his best to keep them fed. GP leaves Grey, Buddy, Mama cat, Sassy and Fatsy Face in Margaret's loving care. Ray had a unique sense of humor and a one of a kind vernacular that will be missed by one and all. He was a natural entertainer who could spin a yarn and draw a smile from a stranger. He could "bear down" on you with his handshake the morning after triple bypass surgery. He wore suspenders like no one's business. The hearts of his loved ones soar at the thought of him and will forever long for a few moments more. The lifetime of joyous memories he left them will fill that void until they meet again. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; his son and his wife, Larry and Susan Bynum; his son and his wife, Greg and Mary Bynum; four grandchildren, Dustin, Donald and his wife, Jackie, David and his wife, Megan, and Marley; four sisters, Melba, Wanda, Gail and Sharon, and one brother, Art. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven siblings. Funeral services for Ray C. Bynum will be held graveside at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, May 5th, at the VA Bakersfield National Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at Riverlakes Church at noon, reception to follow. Milt Cole, Pastor at Riverlakes Church, will officiate. In lieu of flowers donations in Ray's name may be made to the Kern County chapter of the or the . www.bakersfield.com/obits
Published in Bakersfield Californian on May 4, 2010.
RAY CONRAD BYNUM
GMG3
US NAVY
WORLD WAR II
BURIED AT: SECTION 12 SITE 294
Ray Conrad Bynum 1925 - 2010 Ray Conrad Bynum, known to loved ones as GP, went to meet his maker on April 29, 2010. By even the most conservative of estimates, Ray fit well over one hundred years of living into his eighty four years here on earth. This feat was managed by greeting the world with a grin and a sense of humor, never wasting time on anger, or stopping to complain. Ray was born August 31, 1925, in Tishomingo, Oklahoma to Joe and Laura Bynum. Though his family left Oklahoma for California in 1937, Ray was fond of returning to his birthplace to visit family or celebrate his proud heritage as a Native American and member of the Chickasaw nation. Ray was equally fond of the California coastline where he spent many happy days camping with his family on the dunes of Pismo Beach. Four years after the first time they met at the local USO office, Ray tracked down Margaret Mayberry at the dime store where she worked to ask her out on a date. The memory of a checkers game with Margaret had remained with Ray through two and a half years spent proudly serving his country during WWII in the United States Navy as a Gunner's Mate Third Class (GM3c). Ray and Margaret were wed on April 15, 1947 in Las Vegas. Sixty plus years of marriage later Ray could often be heard extolling Margaret's virtues with a newlywed's enthusiasm. His overwhelming love and respect for Margaret were the foundation for Ray's greatest joy in life ... his family. The pride he felt towards his two sons and four grandchildren powered Ray's winning smile. In their accomplishments he saw the fruit of his lifetime of toil. GP formulated a simple retirement plan early in his life: Don't. Ray loved hard work, and never turned down the opportunity to do some. If you needed a helping hand, Ray was there to offer two. His entrepreneurial spirit complimented his work ethic well. This led him into a variety of endeavors from cattle to bottled water, grocery stores to RVs and everything in between. After twenty three years at Jim Burke Ford as a mechanic, service writer, and later dispatcher, and fifteen years in the RV business as the owner of Bynum's RV Service, GP spent his last fifteen years working with his son, grandson, and brother as the head of maintenance at Gregory D. Bynum and Associates, Inc. There his renaissance man qualities finally settled into a line of work that suited him. As a result of his commitment to his tasks, and his can do attitude, Ray and his Ford truck, labeled at his request with the GDB inc. logo, quickly became the company mascot. He always ended his work day excited to go home to see "Mama" and put a cat in his lap. Animals everywhere had a great friend in Ray. Dog and cat alike would seek him out in a crowded room to bask in his adoration. They seemed to want to thank Ray for his friendship towards their often neglected counterparts. He loved to help strays find homes, and when he could not he would do his best to keep them fed. GP leaves Grey, Buddy, Mama cat, Sassy and Fatsy Face in Margaret's loving care. Ray had a unique sense of humor and a one of a kind vernacular that will be missed by one and all. He was a natural entertainer who could spin a yarn and draw a smile from a stranger. He could "bear down" on you with his handshake the morning after triple bypass surgery. He wore suspenders like no one's business. The hearts of his loved ones soar at the thought of him and will forever long for a few moments more. The lifetime of joyous memories he left them will fill that void until they meet again. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; his son and his wife, Larry and Susan Bynum; his son and his wife, Greg and Mary Bynum; four grandchildren, Dustin, Donald and his wife, Jackie, David and his wife, Megan, and Marley; four sisters, Melba, Wanda, Gail and Sharon, and one brother, Art. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven siblings. Funeral services for Ray C. Bynum will be held graveside at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, May 5th, at the VA Bakersfield National Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at Riverlakes Church at noon, reception to follow. Milt Cole, Pastor at Riverlakes Church, will officiate. In lieu of flowers donations in Ray's name may be made to the Kern County chapter of the or the . www.bakersfield.com/obits
Published in Bakersfield Californian on May 4, 2010.
Ray Conrad Bynum, age 84 years, Bakersfield, CA.
RAY CONRAD BYNUM
GMG3
US NAVY
WORLD WAR II
BURIED AT: SECTION 12 SITE 294
Ray Conrad Bynum 1925 - 2010 Ray Conrad Bynum, known to loved ones as GP, went to meet his maker on April 29, 2010. By even the most conservative of estimates, Ray fit well over one hundred years of living into his eighty four years here on earth. This feat was managed by greeting the world with a grin and a sense of humor, never wasting time on anger, or stopping to complain. Ray was born August 31, 1925, in Tishomingo, Oklahoma to Joe and Laura Bynum. Though his family left Oklahoma for California in 1937, Ray was fond of returning to his birthplace to visit family or celebrate his proud heritage as a Native American and member of the Chickasaw nation. Ray was equally fond of the California coastline where he spent many happy days camping with his family on the dunes of Pismo Beach. Four years after the first time they met at the local USO office, Ray tracked down Margaret Mayberry at the dime store where she worked to ask her out on a date. The memory of a checkers game with Margaret had remained with Ray through two and a half years spent proudly serving his country during WWII in the United States Navy as a Gunner's Mate Third Class (GM3c). Ray and Margaret were wed on April 15, 1947 in Las Vegas. Sixty plus years of marriage later Ray could often be heard extolling Margaret's virtues with a newlywed's enthusiasm. His overwhelming love and respect for Margaret were the foundation for Ray's greatest joy in life ... his family. The pride he felt towards his two sons and four grandchildren powered Ray's winning smile. In their accomplishments he saw the fruit of his lifetime of toil. GP formulated a simple retirement plan early in his life: Don't. Ray loved hard work, and never turned down the opportunity to do some. If you needed a helping hand, Ray was there to offer two. His entrepreneurial spirit complimented his work ethic well. This led him into a variety of endeavors from cattle to bottled water, grocery stores to RVs and everything in between. After twenty three years at Jim Burke Ford as a mechanic, service writer, and later dispatcher, and fifteen years in the RV business as the owner of Bynum's RV Service, GP spent his last fifteen years working with his son, grandson, and brother as the head of maintenance at Gregory D. Bynum and Associates, Inc. There his renaissance man qualities finally settled into a line of work that suited him. As a result of his commitment to his tasks, and his can do attitude, Ray and his Ford truck, labeled at his request with the GDB inc. logo, quickly became the company mascot. He always ended his work day excited to go home to see "Mama" and put a cat in his lap. Animals everywhere had a great friend in Ray. Dog and cat alike would seek him out in a crowded room to bask in his adoration. They seemed to want to thank Ray for his friendship towards their often neglected counterparts. He loved to help strays find homes, and when he could not he would do his best to keep them fed. GP leaves Grey, Buddy, Mama cat, Sassy and Fatsy Face in Margaret's loving care. Ray had a unique sense of humor and a one of a kind vernacular that will be missed by one and all. He was a natural entertainer who could spin a yarn and draw a smile from a stranger. He could "bear down" on you with his handshake the morning after triple bypass surgery. He wore suspenders like no one's business. The hearts of his loved ones soar at the thought of him and will forever long for a few moments more. The lifetime of joyous memories he left them will fill that void until they meet again. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; his son and his wife, Larry and Susan Bynum; his son and his wife, Greg and Mary Bynum; four grandchildren, Dustin, Donald and his wife, Jackie, David and his wife, Megan, and Marley; four sisters, Melba, Wanda, Gail and Sharon, and one brother, Art. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven siblings. Funeral services for Ray C. Bynum will be held graveside at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, May 5th, at the VA Bakersfield National Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at Riverlakes Church at noon, reception to follow. Milt Cole, Pastor at Riverlakes Church, will officiate. In lieu of flowers donations in Ray's name may be made to the Kern County chapter of the or the . www.bakersfield.com/obits
Published in Bakersfield Californian on May 4, 2010.
RAY CONRAD BYNUM
GMG3
US NAVY
WORLD WAR II
BURIED AT: SECTION 12 SITE 294
Ray Conrad Bynum 1925 - 2010 Ray Conrad Bynum, known to loved ones as GP, went to meet his maker on April 29, 2010. By even the most conservative of estimates, Ray fit well over one hundred years of living into his eighty four years here on earth. This feat was managed by greeting the world with a grin and a sense of humor, never wasting time on anger, or stopping to complain. Ray was born August 31, 1925, in Tishomingo, Oklahoma to Joe and Laura Bynum. Though his family left Oklahoma for California in 1937, Ray was fond of returning to his birthplace to visit family or celebrate his proud heritage as a Native American and member of the Chickasaw nation. Ray was equally fond of the California coastline where he spent many happy days camping with his family on the dunes of Pismo Beach. Four years after the first time they met at the local USO office, Ray tracked down Margaret Mayberry at the dime store where she worked to ask her out on a date. The memory of a checkers game with Margaret had remained with Ray through two and a half years spent proudly serving his country during WWII in the United States Navy as a Gunner's Mate Third Class (GM3c). Ray and Margaret were wed on April 15, 1947 in Las Vegas. Sixty plus years of marriage later Ray could often be heard extolling Margaret's virtues with a newlywed's enthusiasm. His overwhelming love and respect for Margaret were the foundation for Ray's greatest joy in life ... his family. The pride he felt towards his two sons and four grandchildren powered Ray's winning smile. In their accomplishments he saw the fruit of his lifetime of toil. GP formulated a simple retirement plan early in his life: Don't. Ray loved hard work, and never turned down the opportunity to do some. If you needed a helping hand, Ray was there to offer two. His entrepreneurial spirit complimented his work ethic well. This led him into a variety of endeavors from cattle to bottled water, grocery stores to RVs and everything in between. After twenty three years at Jim Burke Ford as a mechanic, service writer, and later dispatcher, and fifteen years in the RV business as the owner of Bynum's RV Service, GP spent his last fifteen years working with his son, grandson, and brother as the head of maintenance at Gregory D. Bynum and Associates, Inc. There his renaissance man qualities finally settled into a line of work that suited him. As a result of his commitment to his tasks, and his can do attitude, Ray and his Ford truck, labeled at his request with the GDB inc. logo, quickly became the company mascot. He always ended his work day excited to go home to see "Mama" and put a cat in his lap. Animals everywhere had a great friend in Ray. Dog and cat alike would seek him out in a crowded room to bask in his adoration. They seemed to want to thank Ray for his friendship towards their often neglected counterparts. He loved to help strays find homes, and when he could not he would do his best to keep them fed. GP leaves Grey, Buddy, Mama cat, Sassy and Fatsy Face in Margaret's loving care. Ray had a unique sense of humor and a one of a kind vernacular that will be missed by one and all. He was a natural entertainer who could spin a yarn and draw a smile from a stranger. He could "bear down" on you with his handshake the morning after triple bypass surgery. He wore suspenders like no one's business. The hearts of his loved ones soar at the thought of him and will forever long for a few moments more. The lifetime of joyous memories he left them will fill that void until they meet again. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; his son and his wife, Larry and Susan Bynum; his son and his wife, Greg and Mary Bynum; four grandchildren, Dustin, Donald and his wife, Jackie, David and his wife, Megan, and Marley; four sisters, Melba, Wanda, Gail and Sharon, and one brother, Art. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven siblings. Funeral services for Ray C. Bynum will be held graveside at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, May 5th, at the VA Bakersfield National Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at Riverlakes Church at noon, reception to follow. Milt Cole, Pastor at Riverlakes Church, will officiate. In lieu of flowers donations in Ray's name may be made to the Kern County chapter of the or the . www.bakersfield.com/obits
Published in Bakersfield Californian on May 4, 2010.
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