Ray Baize, 60, of Cave-In-Rock, IL. passed away on November 3, 2012 at his residence, surrouned by his family. He was born on June 21, 1952 in Bloomington, IL. to Estil Leon Baize and Nancy Joanne (Hall) Baize. He was a member of the Cave-In-Rock Masonic 444, Anaid Shrine, and a Navy veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Baize; Daughter: Janet Rae Baize; Son: Johnny Ray Baize; Step Daughter: Sharine Oliver Biehl and husband Nick; Step Daughter: Amber Graning and husband Barry; Mother: Nancy Eschenbrenner; 6 Grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded by his Father, Brother: Tom Baize; Sister: Janet Moberly; Nephew: Donnie Ray Moberly.
Hardin County Funeral Services, Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home, is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be on Thursday November 8, 2012 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Christian Church in Cave-In-Rock, IL. Funeral services will be on Friday November 9, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Christian Church in Cave-In-Rock, IL. The Rev. Jeff Bullock will officiate the services.
Military Rites will be held at the church following the services. Masonic Rites will be held at 6:00 P.M. on the night of the visitation.