H. Ray Lenderman

H. "Ray" Lenderman, 87, passed away on April 17, 2023, in Trussville, Al.
Ray Lenderman was born on November 12, 1935 in Gadsden, AL, to Herman Lenderman and Beatrice Lenderman.
Herman graduated from Greenville High School in 1955 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science from University of Montevallo.  He was also a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Morgage Banking where he obtained his Masters in Business. 
His professional career began as a teacher/coach in Shelby County before joining Liberty National Life Insurance in 1961. He held many positions with Liberty National culmination as Second VP of the Mortgage Loan Administration and Loan Closing Departments. In 1982 until he retired he worked as Vice President, Risk Management for the Torchmark Companies.
Ray was a man who loved life and lived it to the fullest. He enjoyed golf, walking, sports and especially his Auburn football. He was also an avid member of the First Baptist Church Trussville where we was active in bible studies, choir and Men on Missions.  Ray is remembered by all who knew him as an outgoing, friendly person who loved life and everyone in it.
Rays is forever remembered by his wife Jane Lenderman, his son Jody Lenderman and his fiancé Lisa DiVito, his granddaughter Kirsten Caraway her husband Andrew Caraway, his grandson Ryan Lenderman and his wife Skylar Lenderman, his great-grandson Gaines Caraway and his sister Edith Marlene Furgerson and her family. 
Ray is preceded in death by his father Herman Lenderman, his mother Beatrice Lenderman ,and his son Jeff Lenderman.
The service for Ray Lenderman will be held at Trussville First Baptist on Friday, April 21th at 12:00 noon inside the chapel. With visitation held one hour prior to the service. A private family committal service will immediately follow the service at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Pastor Bob Smith will preside over the services.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers please send donations to Trussville First Baptist Seasoned Adult Ministry: Attention Senior Adult Pastor Bob Smith.