Raymond R. Gartman, Jr., 52, of Sidney, died t Sidney Regional Medical Center on Thursday February 28, 2019. Cremation was held and graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the Kimball Cemetery with Pastor Roger Gillming officiating. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Raymond’s Tribute wall and leave condolences and stories for the family. Memorials may be given to the family. The services for Raymond have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home.
Raymond Rhoades Gartman, Jr. was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on July 25, 1966, the son of Raymond and Joyce (Allchin) Gartman. Raymond lived in Scottsbluff and attended ESU. His family moved to Kimball in 1974 and Raymond continued to live in Scottsbluff and was involved in the O.H.D. program. He then lived in a group home in Mitchell for a short time. He moved to Kimball and attended Kimball Public Schools. He moved to Sidney in 1982 and lived at an O.H.D. Home in Sidney and helped at Panhandle Products and Recycling until the time of his death. Raymond enjoyed music and dancing, he also liked bowling, swimming, and horseback riding. He spent time at Easter Seals Camps, and enjoyed bingo. He was a member of the VFW Auxiliary with his mom. He also enjoyed family gatherings and his favorite food was hamburgers and hot dogs. He will be missed by his family and friends at the O.H.D.
Survivors include his mother Joyce Witt of Kimball, NE; brothers Dennis Buddecke of Rock Springs, WY., and Kenney (Tammy) Buddecke of Rock Springs, WY; sisters Jane Lee Youngblood of Carnes, UT., and Toni (Brett) Belgum of Kimball, NE. He was preceded in death by his dad Walter Witt and his grandparents.
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