Raymond Lewis Rutland, age 65, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday morning, March 13, 2023, at his home. He was born June 21, 1957, in Cushing, Oklahoma, the son of Bernie Robert and Janice (Kennon) Rutland. He was united in marriage to Shannon G. Briscoe on September 9, 1978, at the Flora First Christian Church and together they have shared 44 wedding anniversaries. Ray was a longtime family farmer and worked several truck driving jobs over the years including delivering feed and for McDaniel Transit. Ray spent many hours working on equipment as well as tinkering on projects like restoring pedal tractors with Shad, and he often made light of whether you could find him "working out in the shop or hiding out in the shop." He was a member of Flora First Christian Church and served as a Director on the Clay County Soil and Water board for 35 years. Ray appreciated time with his family, taking scenic drives and Ranger rides, and feeding the fish with Autumn when she visited. H