Raymond Douglas Getz

June 23, 1942 - March 11, 2016

Raymond Douglas Getz, 73, of McAllen, TX, lost his battle with cancer and entered the portals of heaven on March 11, 2016 while at Amara Hospice. Raymond was born on June 23, 1942, in Leadwood, MO. He married Everyl Hellard on August 7, 1965 in Farmington, MO. He served in the US Navy from 1960-1963. He later became a pastor. He pastored for nearly 47 years. He had a deep passion for God’s Word. In his role as pastor/teacher he was loved and respected as a man of God, who walked his talk! He also loved his family and worked diligently to meet their needs and be a godly example to them. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and many friends! Raymond is survived by his wife of 50 years, Everyl; his children, Doug (Shelly) Getz, Tanya (Joe) Dudley, Jeff (Missi) Getz, Matt (Andrea) Getz, and Trica (Omar) Salinas; 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; his brothers, Roger (Connie) Getz, Ricky Getz; and sister-in-law, Shirley Getz. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Della Getz; his brother, Larry Getz; and granddaughter, Caroline Dudley. Visitation will be, Monday, March 14 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Kreidler Funeral Home. Funeral service will be, Tuesday, March 15 at 10:00AM at Valley Community Church with burial to follow at Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Valley Community Church, 3801 North 2nd Street, McAllen, TX.