Raymond Edward Mong

Raymond Edward Mong, 91, of Mooresville, was called home and onto eternal rest by his Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at his home with family at his side.  He was born on September 28, 1933 to the late Roy Nicholas Mong and Mabel Josephine (Brinson) Mong.

He graduated from Van Buren High School in Clay County with the class of 1951.  At the age of 17, he started working for Carter Oil Company.  He then attended Indiana University for a year before leaving to work as a carpenter for May Development in Bloomington to provide for his growing family.  After serving an apprenticeship, he worked for Chrysler as a millwright for 25 years before his retirement in 1990.  Just after graduating from high school, he married the love of his life, Irene Grigsby, on July 15, 1951.  She preceded him in death on October 11, 2004.

Raymond was a member of the Gasburg Baptist Church where he enjoyed being apart of their music ministry.  He was a talented singer and guitarist.  He also enjoyed woodworking.  His family has many items that he made for them over the years including crosses, angels, bowls, furniture, and more.  When time allowed, he loved to travel.

He will deeply missed and forever remembered by his family and friends including son, Anthony “Tony” (wife, Jaren) Mong of Mooresville; daughters, Vickie (husband, Arty) Schubert of Indianapolis and Betty Mann of Camby; daughter-in-law, Candi Mong of Mooresville, sister Linda (husband, Steve) Foster of Paragon; grandchildren, Ryan (wife, Janell) Mong, Trent Mong, James (wife, Ellen) Mong, Lorraine (husband, Phil) Mong Kuh, Amber Harless (fiancé, Keith Wilson), Derek (wife, Tosha) Mong, Tiffiannie (Taylor) Bening, and Chelsi (Luke) Perdue; and great grandchildren, Sierra, Landon, Savanah, Orion, Connor, Morgan, Annabelle, Jackson, Aurora, Jupiter, Jordan, Nicholas, Wyatt, Paisley, Scarlett, Hank, Eli, Caroline June, Isabelle, Jake and Luke.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mabel and Roy Mong; wife, Irene Mong; wife, Jan Mong; son, James Mong; and son-in-law, Mitch Mann.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Thursday, February 13^th from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory.  Raymond’s Life Celebration® Service will begin at 11:00 am on Friday, February 14^th at 11:00 am at the funeral home.  He will be laid to rest alongside his late wife, Irene, in White Lick Cemetery in Mooresville.

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