Raymond Pelfrey, age 79, of Brookville, Indiana, died Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville, Indiana.  He was born to the late Kie and Nell (Lockard) Pelfrey on November 26, 1937 in Breathitt, Kentucky.

He was a veteran of the United States Marines and served in the Korean Conflict. After his discharge he worked in the transportation  industry as a truck driver all of his career.  Upon retirement from over the road, he drove locally for Franklin County Public Transportation.

Raymond was a member of the local Bernard Hurst Post 77 of the American Legion
and was an avid watcher of the FOX News Network in his leisure time.

On December 16, 1972 he was joined in marriage to Sharon Griebe.  He leaves his wife of 44 years, as well as six children.  Sons, Jimmy Pelfrey of Oxford, Ohio, Greg (Stephanie) Pelfrey of Cassville, Missouri,  Duane (Pam) Pelfrey of Ohio and Travis Pelfrey of Sullivan, Indiana.  Daughter, Jessica (Joseph) Salas of Lewisville, TX. Step-daughter, Missi (Monte) McCoy of Brookville, Indiana.  Brother, Ronnie Pelfrey of Hamilton, Ohio. 19 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, JoAnn Tincher & Joyce Neeley and great-grandson, Bryce Pelfrey.

In keeping with Raymond's wishes, cremation  rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at 11:00 A.M. at the
Brookville Church of Christ with Pastor Perry Booso officiating.

Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Raymond Pelfrey.
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