Ray Masters

Ray J. Masters, 80, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

Born October 11, 1941, in Holcomb, MO, he was the son of Jesse and Ethel (Sullivan) Masters.

He had worked as a Store Keeper and then Expediter for McDonnell-Douglas / Boeing before retiring in 2001.

On December 22, 1961, in Valma, MO, he married Betty Jane Rush.  She survives.

Surviving also is a son, Daniel Masters of Godfrey; daughter, Jennifer (Bill) Klinke of Godfrey; two grandchildren, Emily and Will Klinke; and sister-in-law, Wanda Masters of East Alton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe (Odeta) Masters, Harry (Madge) Masters, Bob Masters, twin, Ralph Master in infancy; and sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy (Bryant) Norman.

Visitation will be from 1 pm until the time of service at 3 pm, Sunday, October 16 at Marks Mortuary in Wood River.

Burial will be in Berrong Cemetery near Advance, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Disease Foundation.