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Raymond Starnes Obituary
He was born on March 28, 1935 in Akron where he lived most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army-101st Airborne Green Berets and retired from Weaver Workshop - Summit County Board of MRDD. He will be remembered as an advocate for disabled people all over Ohio having been disabled himself since 1962. He was an early pioneer in sport parachuting and past board member and judge of PCA. He was a member of the PSF&S Club as he was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Ray is survived by his two sons, a daughter and grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association. Condolences and special memories may be shared online at www.heritagecremation.com.
Heritage Cremation Society
330-564-1213
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Rebecca Narney
April 18, 2012
Ray was like a grandpa to all of the Narney girls. We will all miss him dearly and think about and remember him often. All the fun and everything he has taught us will always be remembered.
Bob Korosa
April 6, 2012
Ray will be greatly missed. He was such a large part of so many lives. He thought of others and helped so many. He was such a talented man and helped me so much years ago. He will always be with us with what he shared.
Bob Korosa
April 6, 2012
Dear Family, Iwas sorry to see that Ray passed away though for him it was a blessing since he is not longer suffering. He will join my husband Mickey as they sing and play their guitars with the heavenly choirs for Easter. We will miss him as I know you will. God bless you all. Anna Parado & family (Akron, Ohio)
Bill Ashworth
April 6, 2012
Dear family,
I was sorry to see that Ray passed away. It brought back memories as Ray did an oil painting of a white bible with my sisters name on it.This would have been in the early 1950's. She was paralyzed from a car accident and Ray was in the young peoples group from Goodyear Hts. Presbyterian Church. My mother valued that painting and it was present in her house for many years.
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