Raymond V. "Tex" Texter, 85, of Willow Street, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center. Tex was married to Betty Jane Aument Texter for 50 years on December 18th.

Harley-Davidson Motorcycles were his life. Tex was a partner with Bill Miller in Lancaster Harley-Davidson until 1963 when he became sole owner and then moved the business to Willow Street in 1964. He operated the business until 1998 when he handed the reins to his son Randy and continued to be active until this past year. He was a lifelong member of the American Motorcycle Association and the National and Local Harley Owners Group. Tex previously served on the board of the Dealers Advisory Council of Harley-Davidson and was president of the Eastern Harley-Davidson Association for 26 years. He was also involved in Harley-Davidson Racing in various capacities for many years.

Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of the late Raymond V., Sr. and Naomi Crouthamel Texter. He was a graduate of Phoenixville High School and a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Lancaster.

In addition to his wife Betty, Tex is survived by 2 sons, John E. "Jack", husband of Patricia A. Texter, Lancaster, and Bruce E., husband of Carla M. Texter, Millersville, 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and his sister Edith Northacker, Parkerford, PA. His son and Harley Davidson partner Randy Lee Texter died this past August 30th.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 11 AM, with the Reverend Steven Verkouw officiating, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Viewings will take place at the funeral home on Sunday, December 2nd from 2-4 PM and 6-9 PM and also on Monday from 10-11 AM. Interment in Willow Street Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Tex's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125, or the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, Raymond V. "Tex" Texter Memorial, 13515 Yarmouth Dr., Pickerington, OH 43147, or to Grace Lutheran Church, 517 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-560-5100