Raymond Darrell Earven

Raymond Earven was born on March 27, 1951, and passed from this Earth on January 20, 2024, at the age of 72. Ray married Jimmie Holloway on July 27, 1974, and together they raised 6 children.

Ray is survived by his wife, Jimmie Earven, his children, and their spouses: Steve & Tina Earven; Scott Montgomery, Aaron Earven & Sarah Hernandez; Donald & Angela Earven; Tom & Raylene Neri, Skylar Earven, and let’s not forget about his beloved dog, Sparky.

Ray is also survived by his...Grandchildren: Steven, William, Dustin, Damian, Brandon, Gage, Joey, Kamaron, Ashlyn, Nick, Gabriel, DJ, as well as 5 great-grandchildren, plus one on the way. Brothers and their spouses: Bert & Cheryl Earven and DJ & Jessica Galloway. Sister and her spouse: Michelle & Adrian Perez.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents: Bert & Lona Mae Earven, sister: Viola, daughter: Leslie, son: J.D. Montomery, and grandchildren: Josh & Dylan Earven. Ray also left behind many loved nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.

Ray was a lifelong resident of Globe/Miami and was well-known in the community. He had many friends, and he never met a stranger. If you are fortunate enough to call yourself a friend of Ray’s, you probably remember him greeting you with a handshake and a “How are you doing today?”

You probably also remember the many stories he loved to tell if you were willing to take the time to listen. Many of his friends and family members may have even thought a time or two while listening to him that he had a knack for exaggerating his stories a bit just to make them more interesting or exciting. However, what his family has learned since Ray’s passing is that he lived life to the fullest and accomplished far more than we ever fully realized. From the many medals, awards, and certificates he earned while fighting in Vietnam, to the beautiful places he visited, and the amazing sunrises and sunsets he took time to appreciate and record so that he could share the beauty with all his Facebook friends...We now know the stories he told were not tall tales and Ray was grateful for the life he lived.

A good friend shared with us shortly after Ray’s passing that Ray told him that there was nothing he felt he needed to do that he hadn’t already done. Another one of Ray’s friends who knew him well said, “Ray was a true legend and true legends never die.” ...That’s a life well lived! Although Ray could have been a thorn in your side at times, he was also the kind of friend who would do anything for you from giving you the last dime in his pocket to traveling hundreds of miles to get to you.

Ray worked hard all his life. In his younger years, he worked as an underground copper miner, truck driver, Reserved Deputy, and EMT; but after many jobs and lots of hard work, he opened Action Towing in 1999 and built his company from the ground up which he eventually passed on

to his son, Donald. Ray’s hands were hard-working hands, even till the day he took his last breath they were still very strong...they left a mark on this Earth and the people who were fortunate enough to know him.

He touched many lives and many people, and his memory will live on forever.

Ray’s heartbeat on January 20, 2024.

Ray’s heart was still very strong and if it were up to his heart, he would still be with us today.

Ray Earven, Rest in Peace...you will FOREVER live in OUR hearts.

Assisting the family; Lamont Mortuary of Globe located at 328 S. Hill St., Globe, AZ. (928) 425-5491