Elton A. Raney

Elton Aaron Raney of Bullard, Texas, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on February 22, 2025, at the age of 57. Elton was born to Joy Patterson and Grover Raney on May 15th, 1967, in Beaumont, Texas. Elton was a servant of the Lord, honoring Him until his death. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and brother to all. Dad's passion for the Gospel shone brightly through his membership in the Southern Joy Quartet, a cherished avenue for sharing his faith. He also served the Corsicana Umpires Association of Texas with distinction for 20 years. For 32 years, he devoted himself to AT&T and served as a union steward for several years. His battle with cancer became a testament to his unwavering perseverance. Rather than surrender, he met the challenge with extraordinary resolve, becoming an ordained minister, continuing to umpire baseball, and even learning woodworking while being a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and brother to all. Dad instilled in us the values of generosity and unwavering commitment. He lived by the principle of serving the Lord with all his heart, soul, and strength and taught us to do the same. He is survived by his devoted wife of 39 years, Linda; daughter, Tiffany Anderson and her husband, Spencer; son, Aaron Raney and his wife, Elizabeth; grandchildren Norah, Luke, Jordan, and Sadie; and brothers Walter Cantrell and wife Carol, Steven Raney and wife Amy, Robert Raney and wife Jackie, Shelby Raney and wife Laura, and Henry Raney and wife Charlie. He is also survived by sisters Joy and husband Frank Serrato, Audrey and husband Nathan Harris, Frankie and husband Michael Whisenant, Lena Farmer, Joyce Marie and Clyde Smalling, Charlotte and husband Mike Cordell, Peggy Gunnels, Marilyn Garrett, Carolyn Dennis, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Grover Raney, his mother, Joy Patterson, and his stepfather, L.D. Patterson; brothers Grover, Kenneth, and Ronnie Raney; sisters Rose Ann Raney and Beth Ginn. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 27th at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held at New Life Worship Center, 18535 US-69 South, Tyler, TX, on Saturday, March 1st, at 11 a.m. Pallbearers will be Steven Raney, Robert Raney, Henry Raney, Spencer Anderson, Joe Pair, Nathan Harris, Phillip Patterson, and Charles Tatum. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Lopez, Rudy Lopez, Roderick Trusty, Ted Pair, Mike Joles, and James Coulter.

Elton A. Raney

May 15, 1967 - February 22, 2025