Raymond Doyle Crager

Doyle was born September 17, 1949 in Biloxi, Mississippi and went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 28, 2017. In his younger years, he traveled the world with his parents, Raymond and Billie Crager. Upon his dad’s retirement from the Air Force, Westlake became their home. He was a machinist by trade and retired from Trunkline LNG in 2010 with 28 years of service.

Doyle was saved January 10, 1982 thanks to Brother Marvin Green who shared the plan of salvation. He lived an exemplary life. He worked hard and provided for his family.

Doyle loved his country and served in the Air Force. He was happiest when he was riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle with a group of retirees. He also enjoyed having lunch with his friends where they would attempt to solve the world’s problems. He had a great sense of humor and was quick witted.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Alvinette Benoit Crager. Daughters, Angie Corkran and husband Shawn of Mandeville, LA and Becky Blalock and husband Ray of Tyler, TX. Grandchildren Maddie, Christian and Evan Corkran of Mandeville, LA. Stepmother LaWanda Crager of Leesville, LA. Uncle LeRoy Crager of Garden City, GA.

A funeral will be held at Johnson Funeral Home at 2PM on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Burial will follow at Prien Memorial Park. Rev. Steve James will officiate. Visitation will be at the funeral home 4PM to 8PM on Saturday, September 30 and will continue Sunday from Noon until the start of the service.

Pallbearers are Brian Butler, Jimmy Lewing, Charles Vincent, Chuck Stone, Neil Aspinwall and Randy Trahan.

Honorary pallbearers are the men of the Servant Hearts Class of Trinity Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Trinity Baptist Church, Dry Creek Baptist Camp or Hobo Hotel for Cats.