Funeral services for Raymond Gather, 50 year old Burns Flat, Oklahoma resident, will be held Thursday January 24, 2013 at 2:00 PM at The Chapel, of the Lockstone Funeral Home with Craig Dacus officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under direction of Lockstone Funeral Home.

Raymond was born December 5, 1962 in Hobart, Oklahoma to Jerry Gather and Winnie (Ragland) Gather and passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Integris Clinton Regional Hospital. Raymond was raised and attended school in Weatherford, Oklahoma. On April 14, 1985 he married Linda Taylor and had three children: Matthew, Nick and Sommer. Raymond was a member of the National Guard for 15 years, before retiring. He was currently living in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending time with his family and dogs Coco and Jack.

Raymond is survived by his wife Linda Gather of Yukon; mother, Winnie Gather of Burns Flat; father Jerry Gather and wife Shirley of Hobart; two sons, Matthew and Nick Gather of Yukon; one daughter, Sommer Easley of Yukon; four brothers, Terry Gather and wife Shelley of Warr Acres, Richard Gather and wife Susan of Weatherford, Jimmy Gather and wife Kim of Mangum, and Bobby Gather and wife Michelle of Hobart; one sister, Misty Norris and husband Dave of Hobart; and seven grandchildren.