John Ray Alkire Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Ray Alkire of Coolville, Ohio, who passed away on August 18, 2022, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Ray Alkire to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jennison Alkire and Verna Alkire; his siblings, Don Alkire, Robert "Bob" Alkire and Marie Taylor; and his niece Leslie Owens.
He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Alkire (Welch); his daughter Shannon; his son-in-law Charles Forrider of Cutler; his grandsons, Jessie, Zoey Forrider of Amesville, Chase Forrider (Valerie Hamm) of Pomeroy and Landon Forrider of Cutler; his great grandchildren, Lane and Zander Forrider; and his siblings, Roy Alkire (Judy) of Reno, Carl Alkire of Little Hocking, Terry Alkire (Sue) of Shreve, Betty Coen (Earl) of Frost, Peggy Young (Don) of Athens, Janet Owens of Coolville and Kitty Church (Bill) of Stewart. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
