Raymond Weatherford

Paul “Raymond" Weatherford, 99, of Canton, Texas went to his heavenly home on October 26, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. He was born at home in rural Van Zandt County, Texas on August 24, 1926, to Obie Edgar Weatherford and Ruby Hassie Davis Weatherford.

Raymond grew up in the China Grove area. He married his one true love, Ernestine Crocker, on October 28, 1952, the couple has a love that endured and grown for 73 years.

Raymond was a member of China Grove Baptist Church and was an active member for many years. He was a hardworking, trustworthy man who was always the first to give a hand and willing help others. Raymond spent time in south Texas serving the Lord in a place for people to come, get help and change their way of life -people came from all over not just the south Texas area and lives were changed for the better.

Raymond loved cutting horses, working with cattle and farming the land. He dearly loved his family and gave the best hugs – hugs that let you know you were loved and safe.

Raymonds faith and love for the Lord showed in all he did, He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Obie and Ruby Weatherford; siblings, Cozette Easley, Carol Weatherford and Lloyd Weatherford.

Raymond is survived by his beloved wife, Ernestine Weatherford; children: Renee Oliver, Susan Harris and husband, Steve, Sabrina Barron and husband, Kenny, Cregg Weatherford and wife, Barbara; 12 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren; brothers, Bobby Weatherford and Harold Weatherford; a host of other family and friends.