CLINTON — William Ray Martin, 96, of Clinton, passed away at 3:15 p.m. on October 18, 2017, at Manor Court, Clinton.

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 23, 2017, at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with J. Kent Hickerson officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, with military honors.  Visitation will be held from 10–11 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to First Christian Church, Clinton.

Ray was born on July 30, 1921 in Wapella Township, DeWitt County, Ill., the son of Clarence and Myrtle (Taylor) Martin. 

Surviving is his special companion of 34 years, Betty Jean Clark, Clinton; Betty’s daughters and granddaughter, whom he treated as his own, Deanna (Mike) Spencer, Clinton; Londa  Dunlap, Bloomington, Ill.; Stevi Lee Dunlap. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.

Ray was a member of the First Christian Church, Clinton. He served his country proudly during WW II in the U.S. Army. He was retired from the Clinton School District as a bus mechanic. He enjoyed his family and traveling with Betty.

The family would like to extend a “special thank you” to Dr. Brit Williams and the Manor Court staff for their care.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com