Raymond W. Kephart

October 28, 1939 - November 24, 2016

Raymond W. Kephart, 77, of West End, NC, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on November 24, 2016. He served honorably in the U.S. Air Force, as a cook. He spent 14 years working as a machinist/quality control inspector at Westinghouse, and retired from Penn Terminals, Eddystone, PA, in 2002. He was a loving and devoted husband to his bride of 29 years, Barbara R. Snyder Kephart, AKA "Little Bit". He is also survived by his sons, Raymond W. Kephart, Jr., and Francis H. Kephart, both of Clifton Heights, PA; Michael P. Knowles, Jr. (Barbara), of West End, NC; daughters, Donna M. Goldhorn (Chal), of Folcroft, PA; Jennifer Mabry (John) of Tucson, AZ, a sister, Eva Kephart of Mt. Joy, PA, and brother, Donald Kephart, of Philadelphia, PA, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was Pappy to his 16 grandchildren and 14 great-children. He loved to laugh, tell jokes, and cook. Ice cream would always put a smile on his face and a curl in his toes. He left a lasting impression on all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be determined at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in his memory.