Ray Emmel Gordon Jr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ray Emmel Gordon Jr. of Napoleon, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ray Emmel left this world on January 21, 2025 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ray Emmel Gordon Jr. to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Ray Emmel may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ray Gordon Sr. and Dorothy Gordon (Puckett); and his stepson-in-law Philip Panning. He is survived by: his wife Marilyn; and his stepchildren, Crystal Bussell, Cathy Panning, Jim Kruse (Linda) and Tami Campbell (Scott). He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made out to a Humane Society of your choice and CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.
