Raymond Hochstetler Jr., 84, of Franklin, NC, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at his home.

Raymond was the son of the late Raymond Hochstetler Sr. and Alma Culp Hochstetler. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Neva (Arlen) Slabaugh, Carrol Jean Hochstetler, Howard (Leona) Hochstetler, Lester Hochstetler;
sister-in-law, Dee Hochstetler; and son-in-law, Randall Douglas. He was a member of South Macon Baptist Church and
co-membership of Christian Church in Palm Shores, FL. He served our country in the US Army. He was a member of
the Moose Lodge for over 58 years, a member of the Normandie Breakfast Group, member of the Pistol Team in the Army,and he was an avid hunter when he was younger.

He is survived by his wife of 47 ½ years, Sharon McKinley Hochstetler; daughters, Ginger Douglas of Sanford, NC;
Pamela Fincher (Darren) of Sanford, NC; Susan Payne of Muncie, IN; son, Steven Monroe of Melbourne, FL; brother,
Dale Hochstetler of Breman, IN; six grandchildren, Megan Coggins (Weston), Morgan Elkins (Adam), Jared Douglas,
Justin Gaster, Jeffrey Payne (Katie), Amy Payne (fiancé Ryan Friar); great grandchildren, Camden Coggins,
Charlie Coggins, Henry Payne, James Payne; special nieces, nephews, cousins, Vicki and Joe Wall,
Mike and DeDe McKinley and sister-in-law, Bertha Hochstetler.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, December 9, at 4pm in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Albert Grey will officiate. The family will receive friends from 3-4pm, one hour prior to the service.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneral home.com.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.