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William Ray Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William Ray (Sugarcreek, Ohio), born in New Philadelphia, Ohio, who passed away, on January 18, 2019. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William Ray or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his siblings-in-law, Norma Ray Howell, Ted Howell, Sue Ray Pyles and Don Pyles. He is survived by: his children, Kathryn Sue Durfee (Ben) of Columbus, William Ray (Connie) of Carroll, Gregory Ray (Diane) of North Canton and James Ray (Diane) of Columbus; his grandchildren, Sarah Bell (Jason) of Carroll, Nathan Ray (Melissa) of Lithopolis, Christopher Ray (Rachael) of North Canton, Kathleen Ray (Fiance David Gewandter) of Tampa, Matthew, Michael and Andrew Ray of Columbus; and his great grandchildren, Alaina, Cora, Tessa Bell of Carroll, Sully, Lylah and Sawyer Ray of Lithopolis.



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Jan 21

Visitation

Smith Funeral Home
115 Andreas Dr NE, Sugarcreek, OH 44681

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Jan 22

Funeral service

First United Church of Christ

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