Charles was born in and raised in Longview, graduating from Longview High School and Texas Tech University. He attended and graduated the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service returning full time to Longview in August of 1981. Charles is active in many Longview organizations including the Longview Greggton Rotary Club, where he is a past president and a Paul Harris Fellow. He has volunteered with the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, Windridge Therapeutic Equestrian Center, the March of Dimes, Buckner Children and Family Services, and the Greater Longview United Way. He enjoys all kinds of hunting, especially duck and pheasant hunting. He and his wife, Lacy are the proud parents of a son, Preston and his wife, Erika, and their children, Benjamin and Abigail, and their daughter, Sarah. Preston is in charge of daily operations at the Longview and Henderson locations. Sarah lives in Barcelona, Spain and continues to work remotely for the funeral home handling all prepaid funeral and life insurance claims. Charles and Lacy attend Lifebridge Christian Center and they enjoy summer vacations, pistol shooting, and other family activities.

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Preston was born and raised in Longview, and was a 2005 graduate of Pine Tree High School. He is also a 2010 graduate of Texas Tech University, and is 2011 graduate of The Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in Houston. Preston currently resides in Longview with his Wife, Erika and their two children, Benjamin and Abigail. He is an active member of the Henderson Rotary Club and the Henderson Chamber of Commerce as an Ambassador. He is a Past President of the East Texas Funeral Directors Association and served on the Board of the Texas Funeral Directors Association for 4 Years. He is an avid golfer and hunter, enjoys anything outdoors and spending time on the lakes here in East Texas, along with using his time off to be with family and friends.

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Jonathan is a native of Longview and a graduate of Longview High School. He graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in May 2003 and enjoys helping people as a funeral director. He and his wife, Molly, are members of Mobberly Baptist Church and they have one daughter Hattie. He also enjoys all type of water sports, hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, and working in his yard. Jonathan is the Manager of the Longview location.

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Jim grew up in Roswell, New Mexico and graduated from Roswell High School. After high school he attended and graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in San Dimas, CA with a degree in Church Music. He spent 22 years in full-time Christian ministry and has spent the last 16 years helping familes as a prearrangement specialist. He and his wife of 38 years, Renee are the parents of three adult children, Laura, James and Daniel and two grandsons, Matthew and Wyatt. Jim and Renee attend the Grace Community Church in Tyler, TX. He enjoys golf, fishing, hunting and cooking.

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John W. McClough, Funeral Director, a Rader member since 2011. John is from the West Coast, born in Springfield Ore. He entered the funeral industry in 1984 and has been serving families ever since. John considers it an honor and ministry being able to help families during their most difficult times in life. He has 2 sons that served in the US Navy as he did, and a daughter who lives in WA. John and his lovely wife Kaye, who is a Texan native, are very active in music ministry at Fellowship Baptist church in Liberty City. Between the two of them they have 10 wonderful grandchildren.

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Paul was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas; he attended Tyler Junior College where he was involved with the Apache Drum Line. Paul then graduated in 2011 from the University of Texas at Tyler. He then graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 2012. Paul enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as working with computers.

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Leward J. LaFleur was raised in White Oak, Texas. He attended White Oak I.S.D. As did his siblings, and his mother continues to teach at White Oak. Additionally, his grandfather, Ben Milam, served as the Athletic and Band booster president for over 30 years at WOISD.

Leward left high school to serve his country with the United States Navy where he attended an accelerated High School program through the Department of the Interior.

Upon graduating basic training as an honor recruit, Leward was stationed aboard the Guided Missile Destroyer USS LABOON (DDG-58), which was already underway for a Middle Eastern deployment. He later served on two other destroyers and went on deployment an additional time serving aboard both the USS GONZALEZ (DDG-66) and the USS STOUT (DDG-55) in the Global War Against Terror. Leward was honorably discharged after his service as a decorated war veteran.

After his service to our country, Leward attended college on his G.I. Bill and received an associate’s degree from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service where he received his license as a funeral director and embalmer.

In 2016, Leward wanted to further serve his community so he ran for an elected office. Judge LaFleur now humbly and proudly serves as the County Judge for the people of Marion County.

Recently, Judge LaFleur was inducted into the Texas Tech Judicial Academy as a Fellow of the Academy, a prestigious honor he has received for the second time. The Academy recognizes county judges as Fellows who attain significant judicial education beyond state requirements.

Leward is married to Brooke Bradley-LaFleur and has two beautiful children Laney and Tripp. He is also an avid hunter and fisherman and loves all things outdoors.

Leward says, "As a descendant of Col. Ben Milam, a Texas Revolutionist, I am proud to serve my county and the Great State of Texas."

Babby & her husband, Bruce P Carroll, were both raised in North East Texas and are thankful to call the Pineywoods home. Together they have 5 children and 10 grandchildren. Babby has often said, "The only thing better than being a parent is being a grandparent”.

She enjoys serving the Lord through her church, Lakeview Baptist Church in Lakeport, serving as a member of the Board for the GRACE Emmaus Community and volunteering in the community when an opportunity arises.

Hobbies include reading, Friday Night Football Games, attending events for grands & crafting with her 3 sisters.

Babby brings over 40 years of accounting experience to her position at the Rader Companies seeking to assist and care for the family’s we serve with gentleness and compassion.

Roy started his career with Darr Equipment, later purchased by Holt Cat, after graduating from high school in Yale, Oklahoma. He retired after 45 years as Warehouse Manager. Roy and his wife, Cathy have two sons, Bryan and Brent and two grandchildren. They attend First Baptist Church. Roy enjoys working in his yard, going to estate sales and watching the Dallas Cowboys.

Born 3-2-49 in Henderson. Graduated from Henderson High School in 1967. Attended Kilgore Jr. College. Graduated from Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science & Gupton Jones in September, 1970. Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the State of Texas for over 50 years. Graduated from East Texas Police Academy in Kilgore in 1973. Spent 52 months with the City of Henderson Police Department and joined Rusk County District Attorney’s Office as Investigator in September 1977. Still employed by Rusk County DA’s Office. Graduated from FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia in December, 1981. Currently Assigned to East Texas Violent Crime Task Force through the FBI in Tyler, Texas. Member and Past President of Henderson Noon Lions Club. Melvin Jones Fellow from Henderson Lions Club. Member Rusk County Chamber of Commerce and named Henderson’s Outstanding Young Man in 1983. Named Investigator of Year for Texas District and County Attorney’s Association in 2006. Member of East Texas Chapter of Texas Association of Sports Officials as a Football Official since 1982. Member and Men’s Sunday School teacher at Henderson’s First Baptist Church.

Married to Sharon Ramsey Brown since 1969. three married daughters, Traci Cummings of San Antonio, Lori Moores of Henderson and Adrianne Yantis of San Antonio. 5 grandchildren. Enjoys traveling, fishing, golf, yard work, and of course, grandchildren.

Margaret has lived in Longview all of her life. Has been married to her husband Wayne for 53 years. The love of their lives is their family! They have two sons and two daughters-in-laws, two grandsons and three grand daughters who are so special! Sweet Maltese/CaCe. Margaret opened "Flowers of Distinction" and was a florist for 5 years then sold the business and opened "Weddings of Distinction" and enjoyed 42 successful years in business. Her and Wayne also opened a unique "Books and Coffee" store that was open for 20 years until retirement. Margaret always enjoyed working for and pleasing her customers. She still enjoys doing specialty cakes and floral arrangements for friends. Her and Wayne both enjoy working in the backyard. They attend Mobberly Baptist Church early service due to her working at the funeral home on Sunday's. At the early age of 14 her father passed away and she always wanted to be there for others and has had that ability working at Rader's now for many years - a great family business serving local families!

Todd is a native of Longview and graduated from Pine Tree High School and Kilgore College. He has been a member of the Rader Funeral Home team since 1982. He is the manager of East Texas Crematory. Todd enjoys yard work, home improvement projects, music, and reading.

Johnny is an East Texas native growing up in the Kilgore/Longview area. He is a graduate of both Kilgore High School and Kilgore College with a degree in General Business. He also attended the University of Texas at Tyler.

In 1998, Johnny began his career in the funeral industry. Since then, Johnny has continued his education and training by taking various courses of study. In addition to his training, Johnny has served on several preneed funeral advisory boards.

In 2013, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has awarded the nationally recognized Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC) designation to Johnny which he still maintains.

Additionally, to coincide with Johnny’s role in overseeing Rader’s granite business, he attended Elberton’s Granite Institute. After successful completion, he graduated from their Monument Retailer’s Course. Johnny is also a member of the Veteran’s Recognition Foundation.

Johnny’s passion to provide families with peace of mind in their most difficult times is something he takes great pride in. Knowing he can make a difference in the life of each family he serves is rewarding.

Johnny and his wife, Andrea are proud parents of their daughter Hannah. In his spare time, he enjoys being active, spending time with family and friends, and volunteering.

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Linda was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, but has called East Texas her home since middle school. She attended Longview High School, graduated from Kilgore College, and holds a B.A. from U.T. Tyler. She has two daughters, Alexandra and Jessica, who graduated from Spring Hill ISD. In the last thirteen years she has been blessed to be called Nana by seven amazing grandchildren who are the loves of her life - Acelyn, Alayna, Daelyn, Zander, Rykelyn, Skyelyn, and Lailyn. Hobbies include adventures with her grands, family, and friends, being outdoors, and to travel. Linda has over 30 years’ experience in business, customer service, and sales. She feels honored to be a part of a team of professionals that take great measures to bring compassion and sensitivity to our community at a time when it is needed the most.

Elizabeth is our aftercare follow-up coordinator.