Photo courtesy of Hansen Funeral Home - Davison
Davison, Michigan
Apr 10, 1951 – Nov 17, 2012
Raymond Kenneth "Ray" Calkins of Burton age 61 died Saturday November 17, 2012 at Genesys Regional Medical Center. Honoring his wishes cremation has taken place. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm Wednesday November 28, 2012 at St John Catholic Church 404 Dayton St. Davison.Fr. Andrew a. Czajkowski officiating. Family will recieve visitors from 12:00 noon Wednesday until time of services at the church.Those desiring may make contributions in Ray's memory to the Hansen Funeral Home. Family and friends will gather at 5056 N. Belsay Rd. Flint 48506 following the services for a tribute to Ray's life. The family would like to encourage you to wear Detriot Tiger's apparel in respect for Ray's favorite team, and also to enjoy a Budweiser in his memory. Raymond was born in Flint Michigan April 10, 1951 the son of the late Ray & Theresa (Zaneski) Calkins and had resided in the Davison-Burton area most of his life. Ray could be considered as the number one Detroit Tiger's Fan a title granted to him by family and friends. He had been employed by Consumer Energy and Genesee County Parks. He leaves to cherish his memory, Life Partner Debbie Tomasik, sisters Phyllis Calkins, Patricia Tomasik, and Barbara (Buck) Ankney. Five nieces, ten great nieces and nephews, and one great great niece. Favorite Uncle, Donald Zaneski. Share your condolences at www.hansenfuneralhome.net
Read MoreThe best Tiger fan in genesee county. Will miss Ray for sure. Will miss our visits, and you helping me with the garage stuff. RIP, your old senior trip romemate.. Chris Shears
November 29, 2012
I served with Ray in the army N.G. at Ft. Polk in the summer of '71. Ray was a good friend and a blessing to us all. What a character. May he rest in peace. Ray, I'll see ya on the other side, my brother,
Larry
Larry Williams
November 24, 2012 | Flushing, MI
I would like to say that I LOVE YOU very much. I will miss you for the rest of my life, until we meet again. Hope your waiting for me on the other side! I will celebrate your death like we celebrated in your life....Here's to you Uncle Ray Ray!! R.I.P.
Your's Forever, Melissa
Melissa Rowe
November 22, 2012 | Davison, MI
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gail Gregus Harman
November 21, 2012 | Davison, MI
Raymond had the most amazing smile I've ever seen & the greatest laugh. He could light up a room. He was so much fun to be around and a really awesome cousin. My condolences to all of his loved ones. May God comfort you. RIP cuz, we'll see you on the other side.
Gina Ketchmark
November 21, 2012 | Flint, MI
My brother Ray, so many memories over the years! Softball, joint discussions and the trips.Especially the one we all did to joes cabin. Say hello to tommy for me. You will be missed my Friend!
Bubba
Harold Mott
November 21, 2012 | Burton, MI
Uncle Ray I just want you to know that I Love You and You will be missed!!!!
Love Your Niece Christal
Christal Tomasik
November 20, 2012
I will always remember the good times, the great smile, and all the interesting stories with cousin Raymond. He will greatly be miss.
Sandy Preston
November 20, 2012 | Davison, MI
My favorite baby brother (Remus), what i"m going to miss the most is your humor. You inherited your funny bone from both Mom & Dad, a valueable trait, and everyone that knew you and spent anytime at all around you can vouch for that fact. You sure could cook, can your vegies, and grill fish. Your death has left a big big gap in all that loved you, lives. I know that God, felt you suffered enough and wanted you with Him. All my love and prays, Phyllis
November 20, 2012
