Ray William crader

September 11, 1955 - July 21, 2017

Ray William Crader, 61, of Beaumont, passed away Friday evening at home surrounded by his loving family, on July 21, 2017. He was born on September 11, 1955, to Ola Mae Fontenot Crader and Whitney Crader, in Jennings, Louisiana, was a United States Army veteran. Ray retired from the Texas Department of Transportation and was Marshall of Bevil Oaks under the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. He was an outdoorsman who loved to fish and crab.

Survivors include his wife, Wendy Crader; son, Michael Crader of Oklahoma; daughter, Rebecca Seay and her husband, Jody, of Hackberry, Louisiana; sisters, Deanna Simon and Marilyn Dugas, both of Jennings, Louisiana; brothers, Richard Crader of Jennings, Louisiana and Harvey Crader and his wife, Joane, of Florida; grandchildren, whom he loved and adored, Triston and Spencer Crader, Easton Espinoza, and Jessie Rae Seay; and a host of nieces, nephews, and great-nieces.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Tina Andrus and Carla Landry; and brother, Ralph Andrus.

A gathering of Mr. Crader’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Christian Vigil at 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 24, 2017, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Broussard’s. A graveside service will follow Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 p.m., at Bertrand Cemetery, Bertrand Road, Panchoville, Louisiana.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Texas Fallen Officers Foundation, 13154 Coit Road, Suite 102G, Dallas, Texas 75240.

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Matt & Natalie johns

Ray was a wonderful man and an even beTter marshall. We always enjoyed when he would stop by the house for a visit. The world was a little better because he was here.

Deanna Simon

Loving kindhearted brother he has left a hole in my heart that will never be filled I love you Bill

Rebecca seay

My daddy, words cant explain what he meant to me. He was my rock, my strength and my shoulder to cry on. He is the reason i am who i am and more importantly he is the reason my son has grown into the young man that he is. I love you so much daddy and until my last breath i will be your little girl, EASton will be your "big e" and jessie will always be "poppys girl". And dont worry daddy, jody is taking care of us.

Vickie & Jerry Duke

Ray was an awesome co-worker always willing to help all of his fellow TxDOT family. Ray taught me many things while we were employed. Praying for Peace and comfort for your family in this difficult time. He loved his family so. Know as the gentle wind blows against your face it is your loving Ray.

Harvey J Crader

MY KID BROTHER i love and will miss very much. Not a day will go by that I will not think OF you. I am proud OF your SERVICE TO OUR country . Harvey

Lynn Prejean

Billy and i were raised together and we went through good tImes and bad.. We were born 6 days apart and i look at Him more like my brother than a cousin. WIth his passing, he has taken a part of me that can never be replaced. I will cherish his memory in my heart till my dying day. I love you billy.

NL

My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).