INDEPENDENCE:  Raymond S. Cantonwine , 81, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at his home surrounded by family members .  Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, 212 East Sixth Street in Vinton.  Visitation will be from 4 – 7 PM, Monday, November 5, 2018 also at the funeral home.  A Memorial Fund has been established. Condolences may be left at: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.

Raymond was born March 1, 1937 to Leland and Marie ( Mo ubr y ) Cantonwine in Vinton.  Raymond graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955.  Raymond enjoyed 4- H while in school and was a professional photographer after graduation. He also worked as plumber for Ron Elwick in Vinton and later farmed for Vern Bascom.  Raymond worked as a self-employed carpenter doing ventilation work on agricultural buildings. His greatest joy in life was spending time teaching his many skills and stories with his children, grand - children and great-grandchildren , as well as riding around with his dog "Sissy".

Raymond is survived by his daughters, Kim (Mike Abbott) Cantonwine , Cheryl (Pat) Whitney, Patricia (David) Gunningham , Andrea (Mike King ) Cantonwine , Julie (Jon) Vogt, Benita Dietrich; his sons, Steven Cantonwine , Mark Cantonwine ; his 25 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren and a very large extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers, Dale and Donald; his grandson, Matthew and his niece, Connie.