Obituary for Ray Eli Decker Jr.
Ray Eli Decker, Jr., 92, a resident of Millerton since 1984 formerly of Poughkeepsie, NY died Monday, October 25, 2021 at his home in Millerton. Mr. Decker was a retired grounds keeper who worked on Murphy’s Farm, a property located on Hooker Avenue in Poughkeepsie and owned by Vassar College. He retired following a 30 year career from Vassar College. While living in Millerton, he served as chairman of Benwood Knolls Mobile Home Park for many years.
Born December 30, 1928 in Pine Plains, NY he was the son of the late Ina Whitney and Ray Eli Decker, Sr. He attended school in Pine Plains and served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married Alta Woodin in Ancram, NY and Mrs. Decker passed away in 1996.
Mr. Decker is survived by two sons, Michael A. Williams and his companion Barbara Denerstein of Pine Plains, NY and Frank E. Williams and his wife Diane of North Myrtle Beach, SC; his daughter, Raena Shaffer and her husband Lee of Stanfordville, NY; six grandchildren, Kristy Lee Barto and her companion Douglas Shave, Michael Williams and his wife Marlene, Jason Williams and his wife Tracy, Jeremy Williams and his wife Vanessa, Jennifer Stapleton and Neil Shaffer and his wife Erica Montalbo-Shaffer; ten great grandchildren, Chloe Barto, Calli Barto, Christopher Barto, Cristian Williams, Brooke Williams, Braeden Williams, Holden Williams, Hunter Williams, Miles Williams and Madison Shaffer, his longtime companion, Donna O’Neil and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Decker was predeceased by his sisters, Nina, Marie and Hilda and his brothers, Frank, Harold and Walter Decker.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021, from 4-7pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. Graveside services and burial will take place on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 12pm at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton. Pastor William Mayhew will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Millerton Fire Company, P.O. Box 733, Millerton, NY 12546. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com
Born December 30, 1928 in Pine Plains, NY he was the son of the late Ina Whitney and Ray Eli Decker, Sr. He attended school in Pine Plains and served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married Alta Woodin in Ancram, NY and Mrs. Decker passed away in 1996.
Mr. Decker is survived by two sons, Michael A. Williams and his companion Barbara Denerstein of Pine Plains, NY and Frank E. Williams and his wife Diane of North Myrtle Beach, SC; his daughter, Raena Shaffer and her husband Lee of Stanfordville, NY; six grandchildren, Kristy Lee Barto and her companion Douglas Shave, Michael Williams and his wife Marlene, Jason Williams and his wife Tracy, Jeremy Williams and his wife Vanessa, Jennifer Stapleton and Neil Shaffer and his wife Erica Montalbo-Shaffer; ten great grandchildren, Chloe Barto, Calli Barto, Christopher Barto, Cristian Williams, Brooke Williams, Braeden Williams, Holden Williams, Hunter Williams, Miles Williams and Madison Shaffer, his longtime companion, Donna O’Neil and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Decker was predeceased by his sisters, Nina, Marie and Hilda and his brothers, Frank, Harold and Walter Decker.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021, from 4-7pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. Graveside services and burial will take place on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 12pm at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton. Pastor William Mayhew will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Millerton Fire Company, P.O. Box 733, Millerton, NY 12546. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com