Raymond “Ray” Camp, 91, of Highland, died on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at home, surrounded by family.
A memorial visitation will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., at Highland Community Church in Highland. A celebration of life service is planned for Saturday, Nov. 14, at 11:30 am, at the church with Pastor Mark McGranahan officiating.
Mr. Camp was born on Aug. 21, 1935, in Oblong, to the late William L. and Vera G. (nee Wolfe) Camp. On Sept. 10, 1961, he married Dorthy Akers in Lawrenceville. He devoted his life to faith, family, community service and country.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserves for many years. A dedicated entrepreneur and businessman, he spent nearly five decades owning and operating service stations. His career began in Lawrenceville in 1956. In 1967, he relocated to the Highland area to operate a service station in Marine. He subsequently owned and operated stations in New Baden and at Scott Air Force Base before opening his final service station in Greenville, which he operated until his retirement in April of 2005.
A man of profound Christian faith, Mr. Camp was a founding member of the Highland Community Church. Over the years, he served as a deacon, on the Mission committee, and numerous other church leadership roles, sharing a deep desire for all to accept Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. Outside of his business and ministry for work, he was an avid sports enthusiast who played in an amateur basketball league for many years, cheered for the St. Louis Cardinals and Illinois Fighting Illini and treasured watching his children and grandchildren participate in all their sports.
Mr. Camp is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorthy A. Camp, of Highland; sons, Stan (Colleen) Camp, Greenville and Kevin (Kim) Camp, of Patton, MO; brother, Carl (Sandy) Camp, of Highland; grandchildren, Ashley (Joe) Stuckey of Imperial, MO, Jessica (Devon) Klemp of Imperial, MO, Alexandria Camp of Fort Collins, CO, Brandon (Kennah) Camp of Coffeen and Jackie (David) Pearman of Westminster, CO; and great-grandchildren, Chace Stuckey, Kelton Holmes, Torrin Holmes, Charleigh Camp, Liam Camp and Dakota Pearman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Vera Camp; brothers, Marion Camp and Donovan Camp; and sister-in-law, Beverly Camp.
Memorial donations may be made to Highland Community Church.
Meridith Funeral Home in Highland is assisting the family.
