Rev. Raymond D. McCullough
October 23, 1939 ~ May 9, 2021
We invite you to join us in commemorating the late Rev. Raymond D. McCullough, who died at age 81 on May 9, 2021 this week. Raymond will be remembered as a kind, warm-hearted man with a light-hearted nature. He dedicated his life to serving the Lord and being a loving father and husband.
Raymond was preceded in death by all of his siblings, Gerald, Elvis, Donald, Chester, Stanley, Ethel, Marian, Lola, Sevellia, Clarabell, and Mabel.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Darlene (Birt) McCullough; son, Douglas (Julia) McCullough; daughter, LeAnne (Jon) Shults; grandchildren, Braden and Brandt; Kayleigh and Shayleigh.
Visitation will be on Thursday, May 13, 2021, 5 to 7 p.m., at the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Friday, May 14, 2021, at the funeral home. The family requests that anyone attending the visitation in-person to social distance. We understand if friends and families are not able to attend under these unfortunate circumstances. The service will be livestreamed by visiting the O’Riley YouTube page. Burial will be at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison, Indiana. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry. Please direct any inquiries to mcculloughdr@gmail.com.
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Raymond, It was an honor and a pleasure to have known you. -Vincent Lee
Raymond it was great working with you here in Founder’s District Toastmasters. You were a wonderful leader, always willing to pitch in and help the members. You always had a kind word and a smile for me.
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He was the youngest and last of 12 children. He was my uncle, good sense of humor, we would often tease each other. He will be missed. I do imagine the Joy he must be feeling to be with the Lord and to be reunited with his parents and siblings. He was such a gentle spirit to be around.
After a long battle with lung cancer, dad finally went home to see his Lord whom he served his entire adult life. We will miss him dearly. My sister and I, and his grandkids were able to see him one last time a few short weeks ago. Despite the circumstances, it was a special time after not being able to visit him or mom during the pandemic. We are so grateful to have had some very special moments with him and mom that week. “Pop” was a big lovable teddy bear. We were so blessed to have him as our father. Doug McCullough
It has been an honor and privilege to know Raymond.
It was my pleasure to know Raymond,as a true friend
I am saddened to hear of Raymond’s passing. I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent with him in Toastmasters. He was a true leader and a gentleman. He will be missed. Holly Eustice, Indianapolis, IN
I knew Raymond through our common Toastmasters club. I loved our talks after officer meetings the first year I was president. He’d tell me I was doing a good job and tap me on the shoulder in a way that brought me so much relief and encouragement. He will certainly be missed. ❤️
I had the privilege of getting to know Raymond through Toastmasters. He had a way of making you feel comfortable and like you have known him for years. I enjoyed his stories about his family. He had a great sense of humor. It was fun to look at Darlene and see her reaction to some of the stories. He will be missed.
With deepest sympathy to the McCullough Family.
Uncle Raymond and Aunt Darlene took me in when mom and dad divorced. They treated me better than I ever expected. Both have hearts of compassion and love. Uncle Raymond was one of three positive adult male role models in my life. He, Uncle John Enochs and Uncle Wayne Wheat showed me what it was like to be a loving father and a man of faith. All three are with the Lord now enjoying their reward. The world is a better place that such men ever lived. Uncle Raymond was not only a kind and loving man to his family and other relatives, he was a caring and gentle pastor. There are several members of my wife’s family who were saved under his ministry. He showed more compassion and the tenderness of Jesus than any other pastor I have ever known. His legacy is his wonderful wife Darlene, his daughter LeAnn, his son Doug, their children and countless Christians who come to know Jesus through Uncle Raymond’s ministry. Uncle Raymond I love you and know you are pain free and enjoying the fruits of your labors. May God grant comfort to your family. God bless you.
I had the chance to meet Raymond through Toastmasters. I didn’t know him that well, but what always stood out to me about him was the love he had for his wife. Rest In Peace and prayers for the family.
I met Raymond and Darlene through Toastmasters. Raymond was a thoughtful and caring leader of this organization and it was a pleasure to know him. He will be missed but I know he is now in a better place with God. I will see you again my friend.
Uncle Raymond was one of my favorite uncles. Like previously stated, he truly was a kind and gentle man. He shared with me one day that my dad, Wayne Wheat, kept sending him tracks while he was in the service and Uncle Raymond came to know the Lord. Then God called Uncle Raymond into the ministry. Praise the Lord. Uncle Raymond was such a fun loving person. He loved Jesus and his wife so very much. I know the family has welcomed him home. No more suffering and no more pain. You will be missed but we know you are in the arms of Jesus now!!! Love you and Aunt Darlene John, Brenda and family
Though we did not get to be with Raymond often, and felt like it was not often enough, we always enjoyed being in his presence. He was truly a gentleman and had a loving, servant’s heart. He has cast a long image of love and grace in the lives of so many. May his memory always bless those who hold it dear.
I met Raymond at Toastmasters and valued his insights into communication and leadership. He was always present with with his head and his heart for service to others.