Ray Dell McClaugherty

HARGILL- Ray Dell McClaugherty, 86, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on November 11, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

A proud United States Army Veteran, Ray served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. His patriotism and dedication to service remained the cornerstone of his life until he passed away on Veterans Day - a historic final tribute to a man who served with honor.

Ray will be remembered for his hardworking spirit, leadership in the oilfield industry, and legacy of service to the town of Hargill where he grew up and lived all his life. Some of his happiest moments were the simple ones spent outdoors, farming, ranching, and working for the benefit of others in his community.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Isabel “Chavela” McClaugherty; his parents, Nina and Lee McClaugherty; and his siblings, Command Sergeant Major Curtis Lee McClaugherty, Lowell Glen McClaugherty, Winona Montgomery, and Rogers “Buddy” McClaugherty.

Ray Dell is survived by his twin sister, Jo Nell Pyle. He was a devoted and loving father to three children, Robert (Gloria) De Leon, Della (Weath) Bryant, and Lee Ray (Jenny) McClaugherty; blessed with eight grandchildren, Dalinda (Elias) Moran, Robby De Leon, Taryn (Sean) Whitney, Worsham (Kaylee) Bryant, Roel De Leon, Tyler McClaugherty, Raymond De Leon, Brianna McClaugherty; and five great-grandchildren, Matthew Moran, William Whitney, Bennett Bryant, Caleb Whitney, and Wayne Bryant.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 5 to 8 p.m., with a 6 p.m. rosary, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 East Canton in Edinburg, Texas. Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Monday, November 16, 2026 at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Interment with military honors will follow at Valle De La Paz Cemetery in Hargill.

Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg.