SPRINGFIELD, IL - Ray L. Bynum, 96, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at his home.

He was born February 10, 1924, to Raymond and Della (Bankson) Bynum.  He was preceded in death by a grandson, Daniel Shepherd.

Ray was a U.S. Army veteran.  He was a school teacher for many years.

He is survived by his children, Ray Bynum Jr., Diana Germann, Randy Bynum, Steve Bynum and Sharon Bynum; 12 grandchildren, Nicole Killen, Daniel Shepherd (deceased) Sierra Germann, Nathan Bynum, Heather Higgins, Joshua Bynum, Sarah Bynum, Ellen Bynum, Michael Bynum, James Bynum, Grace Bynum and Taylor Harmon; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Camp Butler National Cemetery.