Raymond K. Henderson, 88, died Feb. 24, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Sept. 26, 1928, in rural Pretty Prairie. Raymond enjoyed fishing, being outdoors and gambling. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and Partridge Co-op. He was a lifelong farmer. Raymond served in the United States Navy and traveled with the Kansas Honor Flight last year to Washington D.C.

On Sept. 17, 1950, he married Marcey O'Hara in Partridge. She died Feb. 18, 1994. He then married LaVera "L.V." Washburn in August 1995. She survives.

Raymond is survived by: LaVera of the home; children, W. Wayne Henderson and wife Linda of Partridge, Debbie Suiter and husband Randy of Macksville, Karen Zimmerman and husband Brad of Wichita; eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren on the way.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; siblings, Don, Iris Zerger, Margie Vail, Erma Creason; son, Randy Henderson; and grandson, Christopher Michael Henderson.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with Pastor Keith Dellenbach officiating. Burial will follow in Partridge Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Memorials may be made to the Kansas Honor Flight, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.