Ray Costlow, Cassville, MO, son of Lee N and Thelma L (Holt) Costlow, was born on May 20, 1951 in Cape Fair, MO and departed this life on August 15, 2020, at the age of 69.

Ray served his county in the US Army serving two terms in Vietnam. He was a taxidermist and a lifelong resident of the area. Ray spent most of his time hunting, fishing and trapping. He was a true mountain man, tough as nails and had a heart of gold. Ray worked harder than most men half his age, a legend in these parts.

Ray left this world with his head held high, dignity intact and not looking back. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Thelma Costlow; one brother, Lonnie Costlow and one great grandchild, Abigail Roberts.

Survivors include: his first wife, Gale Crouch of Eagle Rock, MO and their daughters, Sheila Mulford and husband, Jack of Cassville, MO, Angie Wilson and husband, John of Cassville, MO and Carla Costlow of Cassville, MO; second wife, Diana Witt of CA and their daughter, Victoria Urbina of CA; two brothers, Wayne Costlow of Branson, MO and Clifford Costlow and his wife, Kathy of Wheelerville, MO; one sister, Monzel Krueger and Sage Georgi of Branson, MO; seven grandchildren, Billy Mulford, Seth Mulford, Nicholas Cox, Garrett Cox, Emilly Costlow, Antonio Urbina and Aleyah Urbina; one great grandchild, Charlotte Mulford and a host of other relatives and friends.

Military honors will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 21, 2020 in Cape Fair Cemetery, Cape Fair, MO. Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, MO.