Raymond Shuler - Most of us would come to The Smyth County Jam just to see Raymond Shuler dance, if for no other reason. He has been dancing on a regular basis for about thirty years. Quite a polished dancer with many steps to his credit. Raymond is a building contractor, who has lived in Chilhowie area since 1954. He was on a clogging team for about ten years. Raymond spent two years in the Army. He has done missionary work in many places on the globe, being on eighteen crusades in fourteen different countries. He belongs to Chilhowie Christian Church, in fact, built the new church just out side of the town, up on the hill. Raymond is seventy-seven years young; with foot work like his, one should never mention the word OLD!
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Raymond Shuler CHILHOWIE, Va. Raymond Shuler, age 85, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Smyth County, Va. to the late Bradford Shuler and Stella Anderson Shuler. He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Verna Gentry Shuler; five brothers, one sister, and three step-sisters. Mr. Shuler enjoyed his work as a building contractor, a career that allowed him to serve abroad as a missionary for 14 years. He was a friend to all who loved bluegrass music and dancing, especially those at the Carter Family Fold. Survivors include one granddaughter, Amber Hubble and husband Michael, Chilhowie; two special great-grandchildren, Lucas and Grayson Hubble; one son, Michael Shuler, Chilhowie; one grandson, Jacob Shuler; brother, D.C. Shuler and wife Mary, Sugar Grove; sister, Grace Hutton and husband Gale, Sugar Grove; step-sister, Addie Paige, North Carolina; companion, Helen Hutton; long time friend, Johnny Pruitt; numerous friends, nieces and nephews, and other family also survive. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 7:00 P.M., from the Bradley's Funeral Chapel in Chilhowie. The family received friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., prior to the service, at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at the Shuler Family Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Chapel, Chilhowie is serving the family of Mr. Shuler.
