Raju Patel

Raju Patel, 66, of Gallipolis, died on Monday, January 5, 2015 at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born on December 8, 1948 in Lakhanpore, India, son of the late Ranchhodbhai and Godavariben Patel. He was married to Jaya Patel and she survives him. Raju was the owner/operator of the Budget Inn. He is survived by his wife, Jaya Patel of Gallipolis; three sons, daughters-in-law, and their families, Rakesh and Priti Patel, children - Rohan, Misha and Dylan of Anaheim Hills, California, Jatin and Sandhya Patel, children – Milan and Marisa Patel of Delaware, Ohio, Dhanesh and Kavita Patel, children - Rahil and Deeya Patel of Gallipolis. The ceremony will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at the Willis Funeral Home. Per Hindu ritual, cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, we are accepting donations to the American Cancer Society. Please visit the link listed below under Memorial Contribution.