Ray Junior Menges

Ray Junior Menges, 88, of Big Spring, died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, February 22, 2016 at Trinity Memorial Park Peace Chapel with Bishop Spencer Palmer officiating.Ray was born October 14, 1927 in Fort Scott, Kansas and married Olnee Husten August 6, 1949 in Santa Ana, California.Ray came to Big Spring in 1964 from California. Ray worked as a mechanic for the Texas Highway Department, retiring in 1989 after 26 years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.Ray is survived by his wife, Olnee Menges of Big Spring; two daughters, Susan Moren of Big Spring and Margaret R. Richards of Austin; four sons, Robert E. Menges of Big Spring, Randy A. Menges of Chicago, Kenneth R. Menges of Pittsburg, Texas and Kevin J. Menges of Big Spring; eleven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildrenHe was preceded in death by parents, Ansel Ray Menges and Catherine Ann Blackmore Menges; two daughters, Alice Gay Menges and Katherine A. Menges and a son, John Lewis Menges.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com ,