Ray Binford, 90, Luverne, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, at Tuff Memorial Home in Hills.
Services were Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne.
Ray Binford was born to George and Maggie Binford on Nov. 30, 1911, on the family farm in Magnolia Township, Rock County. He grew up on the family farm and was educated in country schools. As a young man, he helped his parents on their various business ventures.
From the mid-1930’s to 1946 he worked as a hired farmhand for his uncle, Harry Binford. In 1948 he bought his own farm northeast of Luverne. He retired from farming in 1973 and began to rent out the farmland. Even though he was retired he stayed active overseeing the operation and helping with repairs. In 2000 he moved to Tuff Memorial Home in Hills. He was a life long resident of Rock County.
In his youth he enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and was considered an excellent self-taught mechanic.
Survivors include one nephew, Wayne Meier, Michigan; one niece, Nancy Vosicka, Missouri; and several second cousins.
Mr. Binford was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Lyle, and two sisters, Ruth Wartenhorse and Fern Meier.
Engebretson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.