YOAKUM: Raymond A. Meyer, Jr., 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born on March 3, 1953, in Yoakum, Texas, to Raymond A. Meyer Sr. and Irene (Vahalik) Meyer. On May 7, 1977, he married the love of his life, Annette Stall, in Cuero, Texas. Together they shared 49 wonderful years of marriage and built a life centered around faith, family, and farming on their family farm in Yoakum, where they raised their two children. Ray spent most of his life as a dairyman, owning and operating the family dairy alongside those he loved most. After more than 25 years in the dairy business, the family transitioned to a full beef cattle operation. Ray had a deep passion for agriculture and took great pride in the science of animal husbandry and agricultural nutrition. Above all, Ray cherished time spent with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He loved sharing his vast knowledge and passion for hunting, fishing, farming, and barbecuing with family and friends. His strong work ethic, wisdom, and love for the land left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. Ray will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all whose lives he touched.
He is survived by his wife: Annette Meyer, his son: Raymond “Trey” Meyer III (Courtney), his daughter: Amanda Joiner (Chris), his grandchildren: Tyler Wilson, Dillon Meyer, Allison Joiner and Christopher “CJ” Joiner, Jr.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents Raymond Meyer, Sr. and Irene Meyer.
A celebration of life will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Yoakum, TX on Saturday June 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Yoakum Volunteer Fire Department.