Ray Vernon Perando

May 14, 1929 - August 24, 2016

Viewing and Visitation for Ray Perando will be held on Monday August 29, 2016 in the Wilson Funeral Home from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday August 30, 2016 in the El Reno Cemetery Pavilion. Rev. Charlie Blount, pastor of the First Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will be in the El Reno Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home. Mr. Perando passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in the Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born on May 14, 1929 in Kitzmiller, Maryland. Ray served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He came to Oklahoma in 1949 and resided here since. Ray had worked for the Rock Island Railroad, City of El Reno, Jim Johnson Oil Co. and in Coal Mines. When he was spraying for mosquitoes for the city he became known as the "Bug Man." by all the children who use to chase after him. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Ray was preceded in death by his Wife: Rose Marie (Roberts) Perando, parents: Scott & Maud (Rohn) Perando. and all his siblings and a grandson Jessie Stanley. Survivors include: 2 - Sons: Anthony Perando & wife Janice of Ft. Cobb, OK. Doug Perando & wife Tammy of El Reno, OK. 3 Daughters: Judy Wright & husband Jerry of El Reno, OK. Vickie Perando & Robert Pool of El Reno, OK. Mary Perando of Calumet, OK. Brother in Law John Roberts of El Reno, OK. Grandchildren: Sonya & Jeff Biswell, J.D. Pickens, Elliott & Brooke Robertson, Scott & Amy Perando, Jason Perando, Niece: Pam & David Broyles, Great Grandchildren: Jaden & Dallon Biswell, Tyler & Bailey Robertson, Audrey Perando, Anthony Michael Straughan. Numerous other nieces, nephews and other relatives and many dear friends . Memorials may be made to the El Reno Mobile Meals P.O. Box 879 El Reno, OK. 73036