Reverend Raymond Plaster was born on March 10, 1938, in Purcell, Oklahoma, and entered into his eternal rest on Sunday, February 7, 2021, in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Plaster Sr., his mother, Pearl Louise Johnston, his brother, Morece Plaster, and two grandsons, Michael and Brendon Brawley.
He is survived by his wife Linda Plaster who he affectionately called his “Lady Love.” She served alongside him in life and ministry. He is survived by his children Paul and Teressa Plaster of Oklahoma, Brenda and Kim Sutterfield of Oklahoma, Shelly and Perry Miller of Oklahoma, Michelle and Mark Davenport of Georgia, and Jerry Morris of Texas. He is survived by eight grandchildren Randi and JD Rutledge of Oklahoma, Jennifer and Tyson Parker of Oklahoma, Jodi and Keith Schwarz of Oklahoma, Paul Ray Plaster Jr. of Oklahoma, Alora and A.J. Addinall of Alabama, Jordan Miller of Oklahoma, Andrew Morris of Texas, and Dillon Morris of Texas. He is also survived by fourteen great grandchildren Haden Rutledge, Annabella Marie Rutledge, Laney Rutledge, Clair Rutledge, and Aubri Rutledge, Chaslyn Parker and Ashton Parker, Brody Schwarz, Emma Schwarz, and Conner Schwarz, Damien Donaldson, John Plaster, and Annabelle Lee Thomas, and Jett T. Miller. Lastly, he is survived by nieces and a nephew and other extended family.
Raymond Plaster was especially proud of his Native American Choctaw heritage. As a young man he served proudly as a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps. Being able to serve his country was one of his most shining achievements. He believed in serving God, his country, his family, his church, and his community.
Most people know Raymond fondly as Pastor Plaster. He began his pastoral ministry in 1962 and successively became an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God. He traveled for many years as an itinerant evangelist across the United States preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ both in tent meetings and churches alike. He pastored many churches in several states including California, Oklahoma, Oregon, Michigan, and Texas. He served in many capacities, including boards and committees to assist in the overall health of the church. In 1984 he began his pastoral ministry at the Granbury Church of God in Granbury, Texas. This was the highlight of his life and ministry where he and Linda faithfully served as Senior Pastors for 31 years. Under their ministry several building projects including the beautiful sanctuary were completed and the church continued to grow. Following their semi-retirement they became Pastor Emeritus of the church and began serving in a supporting role to his spiritual son and daughter, the present Lead Pastors, Brett and Shelena Quillin. Countless lives were won to the Lord by Pastor Plaster’s sacrifice to carry the gospel. He loved God with all his heart and invested his entire life in seeing the local church body and its people grow and develop into strong disciples. He empowered and nurtured many spiritual sons and daughters. He leaves a lasting legacy of love and devotion to so many. He is a beloved pastor.
His fruit will remain. He has fought his fight and now he’s finished his race, there is now therefore laid up for him a crown of righteousness, “which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day” II Timothy 4:8.
Visitation will be held at:
Granbury Church of God
1106 Weatherford Highway
Granbury, Texas 76048
Saturday, February 20, 2021
5 PM to 7 PM
Celebration of Life Service
Granbury Church God
1106 Weatherford Highway
Granbury, Texas 76048
Sunday, February 21, 2021
2 PM
Officiating will be Reverend Brett Quillin
Burial will follow at Holly Hills Memorial Park, Granbury, Texas.
Funeral services provided by:
Wiley Funeral Home
400 Highway 377 E.
Granbury, TX 76048
Ph. 817–573-3000
Flowers can be sent to Wiley funeral home at the above location. Should you wish to make a monetary donation, the family requests that those be made to the Granbury Church of God for further growth, improvement, and continued legacy.