Raymond Russell Roberts, 96 of Centralia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home on May 14, 2026.

Family and friends are invited to Raymond’s Life Celebration 3:00 PM Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home in Centralia. Burial with full military honors will follow the service in the Centralia City Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until the time of the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Raymond was born on May 11, 1930, in Boone County the son of Zaddock “Zed” and Pauline Frances (Wilson) Roberts.

On February 4, 1951, Raymond married Oneda Boucher and she survives at the home.

Raymond proudly served in the United States Army from 1951-1953.

He owned and operated Triple R Garage from 1959 until his retirement in 1994.

Raymond loved working on the farm, hunting, and fishing. Raymond loved working on his favorite tractor, his 1927 Fordson that he would put in the parades in Centralia.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Oneda, daughters, Glenda Roberts of Centralia, Yvetta Hamilton and husband Robert of Centralia; grandchildren, Eric Gibson and wife Belinda, Stephanie Sanders, Zane Hamilton, Colton Hamilton and wife Samantha all of Centralia; great-grandchildren, Serenity Berry and a great-grandson on the way.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Sandra Zaring, two sisters, Mabel Bradley and Ann Lee Herring.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Centralia VFW Post 6276 and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home 104 S. Collier St. Centralia, MO 65240.