Raymond Leslie Underwood

April 3, 1944 - October 5, 2014

Raymond L. Underwood Age 70, of Diamond, IL, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Morris Hospital in Morris, IL. Born April 3, 1944 in Joliet, IL, to the late Leslie and Arlene (nee Smith) Underwood. Raymond retired from Caterpillar Tractor, Inc. in Joliet, IL, following 36 years of employment. Following retirement, he worked for Roberts Express Delivery Service. He enjoyed trapshooting, fishing, camping and computers. He was a very loving father and grandfather. Surviving are his wife, Lois (nee Kaldheim) Underwood; two sons, Steven (Tammy Westfall) Underwood of Bourbonnais, IL and Mike (Kristi) Parys of Oswego, IL; one daughter, Tiffany Underwood of Star City, IN; ten grandchildren, Brandi Underwood, Mollie Underwood, Abigail Underwood, Michael Underwood, Haley Underwood, Lauren Ashley, Connor Parys, Logan Parys, Mason Westfall and Makailey Westfall; one brother, Jerry (Sandy) Underwood of New Bern, NC; one sister, Joyce (Denny) Klepk of Coal City; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were two sons, Michael Underwood and John Underwood in infancy. Cremation rites were accorded. A memorial service will be at the United Methodist Church, 6805 E. McArdle Road, Coal City, IL, 60416, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. with visitation two hours preceding services. Rev. Walter Carlson will officiate. Inurnment will be private. R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in his name may be directed to the Gift of Hope, Donate Life, or to the donor’s choice. For more information, and to visit his online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory. R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com