Raymond W. Huxford, Jr.

Raymond William Huxford, Jr., 77, was born October 13, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Raymond William Huxford, Sr. and Helen Huxford. He passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018.

Ray worked for AMF until their closing. He then worked as a truck driver for Snyder Trucking and Cryogenics. He enjoyed watching TV and movies.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Margaret “Meg” Huxford; children, Babetta (Larry) Haus, Paul Huxford, Virginia Moose, and Armetta Wireman; step-children, Marta (Jeremy) Snow and Morgan Green; sister-in-law, Nancy Huxford; eight grandchildren: Brad, Danyelle, Matthew, Amber, Sarah, Jacob, Grace and Max; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Betty, brother, Rex and daughter, Carolina (Chickie) Huxford.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by funeral service at 12:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2018, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th St, Des Moines. Burial will take place at 2:00 p.m., Friday at St. Mary’s Cemetery, near Woodburn, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Ray.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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