Raymond "Ray" Camp

Raymond “Ray” Camp, 91, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at home, surrounded by family.

He was born on August 21, 1935, in Oblong, IL, to the late William L. and Vera G. (nee Wolfe) Camp. On September 10, 1961, he married Dorthy Akers in Lawrenceville, IL. Ray devoted his life to faith, family, community service, and country.

Ray proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserves for many years. A dedicated entrepreneur and businessman, he spent nearly five decades owning and operating service stations. His career began in Lawrenceville, IL, in 1956. In 1967, he relocated to the Highland area to operate a service station in Marine, IL. He subsequently owned and operated stations in New Baden and at Scott Air Force Base before opening his final service station in Greenville, IL, which he operated until his retirement in April of 2005.

A man of profound Christian faith, Ray was a founding member of the Highland Community Church. Over the years, he served as a Deacon, on the Mission committee, and numerous other church leadership roles, sharing a deep desire for all to accept Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. Outside of his business and ministry for work, Ray was an avid sports enthusiast who played in an amateur basketball league for many years, cheered for the St. Louis Cardinals and Illinois Fighting Illini, and treasured watching his children and grandchildren participate in all their sports.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Vera Camp; brothers, Marion Camp and Donovan Camp; and sister-in-law, Beverly Camp.

Ray is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorthy A. Camp, Highland, IL; sons, Stan (Colleen) Camp, Greenville, IL, and Kevin (Kim) Camp, Patton, MO; brother, Carl (Sandy) Camp, Highland, IL; grandchildren, Ashley (Joe) Stuckey, Imperial, MO, Jessica (Devon) Klemp, Imperial, MO, Alexandria Camp, Fort Collins, CO, Brandon (Kennah) Camp, Coffeen, IL, and Jackie (David) Pearman, Westminster, CO; and great-grandchildren, Chace Stuckey, Kelton Holmes, Torrin Holmes, Charleigh Camp, Liam Camp, and Dakota Pearman.

Memorial donations may be made to Highland Community Church.

Memorial Visitation: Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:30 am, at Highland Community Church, Highland, IL

Celebration of Life Service: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11:30 am, at Highland Community Church, Highland, IL

Clergy: Pastor Mark McGranahan

Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL