Raymond P. Brand, Jr. 67, Baptized into the hope of Christ resurrection on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Beloved husband of Patricia A. Brand (nee Lauer). Dear son of the late Raymond P. Brand, Sr. and Lucille Brand (nee Burger). Loving father of Brian (Staci) Lauer. Cherished grandfather of Joey Hicks, Libby Hicks and Samuel Lauer. Dear brother-in-law of Arthur Lauer and Joseph (Nancy) Lauer. Special nephew of Oliver "Sonny" Burger and Rosemary Scott. Our dear nephew, uncle, cousin and friend. Raymond served as a funeral director in the community for over 30 years and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Visitation on Thursday, April 30, 2020 from 4-8:00pm at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, 777 Oakwood Dr., Fenton, MO. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.