The following is from Net Manager Ernie Bonner - K4ZQ

July 26, 2005
Ray Cagle - K8STL
I always regret having to pass on news such as this, but it has to be done.

On July 14, 2005, Ray Cagle - K8STL became a silent key.

Ray was a staunch contributor of time and operating skills to both the MMSN, and Intercon.   His ebullient and distinctive operating style will be sorely missed by all those who knew and heard him as a net control op.

73 Ray, we'll miss you

Ernie - K4ZQ

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PUBLISHED: July 16, 2005 (Macomb Daily News)

Raymond L. Cagle, 75, of Utica, died Thursday, July 14, 2005, at St. Joseph's Mercy of Macomb Hospital, Clinton Township.  He was born Dec. 4, 1929, in Waverly, Tenn.

Mr. Cagle was employed as a tool and die supervisor at the Ford Motor Co. 17 Mile Road and Mound plant, Sterling Heights, for 39 years.  He was also a ham radio operator with the call sign K8STL.  He was an avid woodworker, metal worker, latch hook rug maker, hunter, fisherman and author, publishing a book titled, "Teaser, Tickler and Test's."

He is survived by his wife, Barbara J. Cagle; children, Raymond (Teresa) Cagle, Patricia (Rick) Michelon and Pamela (Bob) Frink; stepchildren, David (Rene) Spalding, Jeffrey (Robin) Spalding, Jimi Ingalls, Sharon (Kelly) Stanfill, Janet (Ed) Coulther, Susan (Sam) Veal and Philip (Marcy) Spalding; five grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and siblings, Gladys Pavich and Margaret Schmall.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (three blocks east of Van Dyke), Utica, with the Rev. Dale Hunter officiating.  Burial will take place in Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Clinton Township.

Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today and 3-8 p.m. Sunday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospices of Henry Ford.

Memories may be shared with the family at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.