Raymond Hume Jr.

Raymond Hume Jr., 69, of Oquawka, passed away at 9:20 a.m., Sunday, December 23, 2007, at the home of his daughter in Oquawka, Illinois. Raymond was born on February 22, 1938 in Rushville, Illinois. He is the son of Raymond Sr. and Helen Haber Hume. He was reared and educated in the Monmouth area, and attended Monmouth Public Schools. Raymond married Sandra Maney on January 23, 1960, in Canton, Illinois; she preceded him on April 13, 1988. Raymond first went to work for Wilson Foods in Monmouth and worked in maintenance. He then worked for the Warren County Housing Authority, and worked in maintenance, he retired in 2005, after working for several years. After retiring, he spent his last years enjoying his family and friends. He enjoyed playing card games, fishing, and watching sports, especially football, he was a die hard Green Bay Packers fan. Survivors include two daughters; Lori Ferch and Jeff of Monmouth, Tracey Laws and Robert of Oquawka, two sons; Tony Hume and Vicky of Monmouth, Scott Hume and Amy of Monmouth, one brother; Howard Hume of Monmouth, two sisters; Joyce Wickline of Monmouth, and Sandy Abbadusky of Monmouth. Also surviving are twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra, both parents, one sister, two brothers and one grandchild. Services:A funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 28, 2007, at Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth. Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday, December 27, 2007, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., where his family will be present to receive friends. A memorial fund will be designated at a later date. Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth is in charge of the arrangements.