Raymond Howard York, 82, of Eubank , Kentucky , departed this life and went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 23, 2011.

He was born in Somerset , Kentucky on November 9, 1928, son of the late Henry and Isabelle Bullock York.  Raymond was a United States Army veteran, a loving brother, father and grandfather, who had worked hard in life and touched the hearts of all who knew him.  He was a member of Spirit of Truth Outreach Church, where he was an usher and honorary father to the church.  He was affectionately called "Papaw" to all that knew him and was enriched by his love.  He loved Jesus and called upon him all through the years to be his comforter and his guide.  He loved to get out on his jazzy and go to flea markets...and of course, "Wal-Mart".  He was a true friend to all and loved to buy gifts for everyone.  He was an avid knife collector, but gave most away.  He was a testimony of strength, love, mercy, compassion and kindness.  His love for Jesus never wavered through the years.  He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.  He loved his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by two sons, Danny E. Lanpheare & (Connie) and David & (Jo Ann) York, two daughters, Darlisa & (Gary) Holder and Delana & (Robert) Bullock, all of Eubank, twelve grandchildren, Danny Ray & (Kim) Lanpheare, Tonya & (Kevin) Godbey, Stacy & (Natasha) Hendricks, Derrick & (Danielle) Lanpheare, Dustin & (Chrystal) York, Dedra & (Keith) Nicholas, Jessi & (Travis) Durham, Jason & (Mistie) Collins, Joshua & (Cristi) Collins, Shane York, Elijah & (Michelle) Bullock and Branden Bullock, sixteen great-grandchildren and one brother, Harold & (Emmy) York of Eubank.

A special thank you to his son, David and daughter-in-law, Jo Ann York for their wonderful love and care for him.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Armelda Atwood York, whom he married in May of 1954, three sisters, Mildred Brown, Jesse Mae Stevens and Bobbie York and one brother, Andrew York.

A funeral service will be held at 1 PM Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Dustin York and Bro. Jason Collins officiating.

Burial will be in Etna Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post #38.

Visitation will be after 10 AM Tuesday at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home.