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Ray Ausbon Obituary
He is survived by his parents, Doug Ausbon, Jr. and Sherri Ausbon of Apex; sisters: Jenna Ausbon of Elizabeth City and Jessica Ausbon of Winston-Salem; maternal grandparents, Allan and Jane Creed of Hubbard, OH, and paternal grandparents, Doug Ausbon, Sr. and Janice Ausbon of Cary. He is also survived by his aunts, uncles, cousins and his many friends.
The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St. Apex.
A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Apex United Methodist Church, Apex, NC.
Those considering memorial contributions may make them to Toby White Youth Scholarship Fund, c/o Apex United Methodist Church, 100 South Hughes St., P O Box 723, Apex, NC 27502.
Condolences may be made at www.apexfuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ray Ausbon
Sandy and Meg Lee
October 22, 2010
Doug & Sherri,
It is so evident from these entries that Ray was a very special young man, no doubt a reflection of the love and guidance you two bestowed on him as he grew into a young man. You are in our prayers. May you feel the Grace of our loving God.
Erik Wiedenman
October 11, 2010
We've know Ray ever since they moved in next to us maybe 15 years ago. He was always such a nice, sweet kid, and he grew into a fine young man. He will really be missed.
Jessica Handy
October 11, 2010
I played soccer with Ray for my entire elementary and middle school times, Those times were some of my greatest memories and I always saw Ray with a smile on his face, and he always put a smile on mine. He was one of the greatest people I ever knew.
Joanna Stegall
October 8, 2010
I only knew Ray for a couple of months, but when I received the email saying he had passed away, I knew exactly which one of my 250 students he was. I taught Ray at NC State this sememster. I wondered how easily I could become attatched to students in a short period, such as a semester. It was students like Ray that made it happen. It was difficult not to call his name this week as I was taking roll. He has been in my thoughts constantly this week, and you all in my prayers. I will miss his smiling face and positive energy. I just wish I could have known him longer. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Sarah Rankin
October 8, 2010
Ray brought so much sunshine into everyone's life. I so loved sitting at the pool talking to him. He could be funny and then turn serious when the subject turned serious. He was a joy and will always be in my heart.
Amy Curling
October 8, 2010
So sorry to here of your tragic loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I know the loss is great. Lean on each other and your faith and you will make it through.
October 7, 2010
I knew Ray from his lifeguard days. He always made swim meets fun. And I'm thankful for the special bond he shared with my little brother. Ray was a friend to everyone. Peace be with you all.
Jed Poston
October 7, 2010
When I was supposed to be the leader and teacher, Ray is the one who taught me. Even though he was a youth he taught me how to love my sister and how to cherish being a son. Ray is an example of what it is to be living and not just to have life. God breathed living beings and Ray definitely lives through God. May your tears be gathered and your pain be swallowed by the love of your friends. We love you all.
Stefanie Drechsel
October 7, 2010
Dear Mrs. Ausbon,
I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
May your memories give you strength.
October 7, 2010
Dear Doug and family, please know how deeply saddened we are for your loss. Our prayers are with you and may God's grace carry you through this difficult time. Charles, Meg, Katherine and Sarah Reavis, Winston-Salem,NC
Jaime & Martha Leon
October 7, 2010
Dear Doug and family,
Along with my wife, I wanted to express that we are deeply saddened and heartbroken by your loss. For us, your loss is especially heartbreaking and we feel a profound spiritual bond to you because of our own circumstances of the sudden death of our young daughter not long ago. As parents, our children are truly our treasures. We are thinking of you very much and pray that the Lord gives you the strength to walk the valley of sorrow so that some day the vivid memories of Ray shine the path of joy on your lives.
Jaime & Martha Leon
October 7, 2010
Dear Doug and family,
Along with my wife, I wanted to express that we are deeply saddened and heartbroken by your loss. For us, your loss is especially heartbreaking and we feel a profound spiritual bond to you because of our own circumstances of the sudden death of our young daughter not long ago. As parents, our children are truly our treasures. We are thinking of you very much and pray that the Lord gives you the strength to walk the valley of sorrow so that some day the vivid memories of Ray rekindle the path of joy on your lives.
Carol Oliver
October 7, 2010
Janice Ray & Doug & Family, as Mom & Dad (Thaddeus & Irene) would have called you, my prayers & broken heart are extended to you in this grievous time. He sounds like a wonderful young.
May God grant you strength to endure!
Carol Parker Oliver, Princeton, NC
Rob Myron
October 7, 2010
Thinking of you and praying for you and your family Doug. May God continue to bless you and your family with strength and peace.
Franc and Sarah
October 7, 2010
Sherry, We cannot imagine the emotional pain that you and your family are experiencing right now. Ray always impressed us with his smile, sincerity, and kindness. Even our younger son remembers him for his kind manner. You and your family will continue to be in our prayers for a long while. May God encourage you in the coming months.
October 6, 2010
Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time and in the days ahead. Ray was a wonderful young man.
Your Neighbors, The Downey Family
Gini & Brian Carlson
October 6, 2010
Doug, Brian and I are so sorry for you and your family's loss. It sounds like he was an amazing young man and he will be greatly missed. Keep all the wonderful memories of him close to your heart. Thinking of you.
The Stines Family
October 6, 2010
Sherri,
A few years back, Ray asked if we could "make a fuss" about the decoraring you did for one of the pool parties. He said that you worked hard on everything, and that he wanted you to feel appreciated. I remember thinking how lucky you were to have such a thoughtful son who cared so much about his mother. May God's grace carry you and your family through this difficult time.
Jeannie (McKeithen) Clarke
October 6, 2010
Dear Big Doug, Big Jan, Doug, Sherri and Jan - I was so sorry to hear this sad, sad news this afternoon. My heart is breaking for you all. It's been many years since Ray visited his Aunt Jan in Ft. Lauderdale and I had the pleasure of being around such a happy boy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rebecca Mazzacco
October 6, 2010
Doug,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Bill Judge
October 6, 2010
I am so very sorry for your loss. Ray was an outstanding young man. We will be keeping you all in out thoughts and prayers.
The Judge Family
Susan Campbell
October 6, 2010
Dear Ausbon Family,we are deeply saddened about the loss of Ray.He was such a great friend to Lauren and forever we will cherish that. He was always smiling and such a fine young man.You should be proud of his many accomplishments. We continue to hold you close in prayer and thoughts. May God comfort you and lean on Him for strength and understanding through these most difficult times.
The Dahnkes
October 6, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Ray was a joy to be around and always had a smile on his face. He will be missed.
Kimberly Seaver Worth
October 6, 2010
Dear Doug and Family, I am so sorry for Your loss of a Fine young man and Son and Brother. My heartfelt Sympathy goes out to all of you. I have been keeping your family in my prayers and my thoughts. Doug and I were classmates at CLS. Just know that there are many of your CLS Classmates who are keeping all of your family in our prayers.
Kara Jarabak Brem
October 6, 2010
Dear Sherri and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. God Bless.
October 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of unspeakable loss. Hold onto each other and wrap yourselves in God's grace and love.
Suzanne Cox Isola
Cyndi & Bobby Gettier
October 5, 2010
Doug, Sherri, Jenna, & Jessica,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rodney Nipper
October 5, 2010
Doug and Sherri,
I am so sorry for the loss of your son Ray. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless
Mary Alice Peterson
October 5, 2010
"Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."
Christa McElveen
October 5, 2010
Dear Ausbon Family: I am praying for the Lord's Peace that truly passes all understanding! With deepest love, Christa McElveen
Marti Strickland
October 5, 2010
Doug and Family, My heart goes out to you. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers-I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Allen and Wendy Payne
October 5, 2010
Doug, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Trust in God, as I know you will, for He will give you strength.
Olga Patty
October 5, 2010
Ray's family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was Ray's classmate at NCSU and we had few accounting classes together. He was very smart and always nice to everybody. I still cannot beleive it happened to Ray. We are going to miss Ray in a class. My deepest sympathy to you all.
October 5, 2010
Doug and family,
I was sadden to hear this news through Jean. May your memories give you strength.
Peace,
Carol Lomax Fortenberry
Chip Asbury
October 5, 2010
Doug and Family - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Ray. What tremendous accomplishments he made in his life - I know you are very proud of him. May God's love and comfort surround and be with you during this most difficult time. God bless you all - you are in my prayers.
Leigh Patton Gillam
October 5, 2010
Doug, I also received Jean's email. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my prayers.
Laura Simler
October 4, 2010
Dear Doug and Sherri, Jenna, and Jessica,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am saddened to hear this news about your loss of Ray. You all have been blessed by him for these years he has been in your lives. God's comfort and guidance be with you as you begin to heal from this deep hurt. Love,
Ignacio Fernandez-Stearns
October 4, 2010
Doug and family, my prayers go out to you in this time of loss.
God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble. Ps 46:1
October 4, 2010
Dear Doug,Sherri, and family,
Chris and I are praying for you all. We know God will carry you through these difficult days. Much love, Chris and Teresa Albertson
Susan Rivenbark
October 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Steve Harris
October 4, 2010
Doug and family,
I know there are no words that will lessen your pain at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.
Nikki Langlois
October 4, 2010
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Ray never met a stranger and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.
Steve Wilson
October 4, 2010
Dear Doug and Sherri,
I was deeply saddened when I heard you had lost Ray, a wonderful son and brother. I along with your many other friends hold you and the girls in our thoughts and prayers.
Ed Manville
October 4, 2010
Dear Family,
I was Ray's Culinary Arts Teacher at Apex High School. Ray was such a great student and a person full of integrity. What a wonderful reflection of a great family. He always had a smile and was so genuine... He even came back to visit me 2x's at Apex High School after he graduated. I was very impressed by his character and sincerity... My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May our gracious Lord be with you all and bring you peace and comfort that surpasses all earthy understanding. May you also be inspired by Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.
Larry Solomon
October 4, 2010
Doug and I were in high school together. I recently saw him for the first time in many years, and was so glad to hear about his great family. My deepest sympathies to all....
Curtis & Donna Hickman
October 4, 2010
Doug, Sherri, Jessica and Jenna,
Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Ray's smile, his caring for others and overall great personality made being around him at youth group a joy.
Linda & Paul O'Leary
October 4, 2010
Dear Sherri, Doug, Jenna and Jessica,
Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you on the death of Ray. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nell Goodwin
October 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ausbon family. I went to highschool with Ray and he always had a smile on his face. He was such a sweet guy to everyone. He is in a much better place now!!
Larry Sparks
October 4, 2010
Doug,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are deeply sorry for your loss. The Sparks Family
October 4, 2010
Doug, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Trust God, as I know you will, and look to him for strength. - Gaston Matthews - Raleigh, NC
October 4, 2010
Doug, my heart goes out to you and your family. Jean sent an email out this morning to as many of us as she could. Please know that your Latin Family is keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I know he was a very fine young man. Leslie Latta Verner
Geoff & Linda Chamberlin
October 4, 2010
With our deepest sympathy,our thoughts and prayers are with you and the community at your time of need.
October 4, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to your family. Your neighbors Ray and Charlotte Michie
Ann Bruun-Andersen
October 4, 2010
Prayers go out to this wondeful family and our community
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