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Raynard Packard
July 20, 2025
Forever, the coolest guy in the room.
Sharon Dennis
August 22, 2022
I taught art to two of Ray´s sons many years ago at Rankin Elementary in Akron. I just learned of Ray´s passing. My best to the boys - sincere condolences.
John Sibert
August 2, 2021
So sad to learn of Ray's passing. He was a good friend for years who we saw often when we lived in Venice and later when we moved to Malibu. He may have been the kindest man I ever knew. Ray and a current girlfriend attended our wedding in Santa Monica in 1985 and we regularly got together with him until we moved to Alaska. We are reminded of Ray every day by the 12 Packard watercolors that adorn our walls. RIP, Ray.
John and Blanca
David Sanshuck
March 10, 2021
Rest In Peace dear friend. I am just finding out of your passing. I will mourn your passing and we will reunite in heaven. My deepest condolences to your entire family. You will be missed.
Raynard Dean Packard
July 27, 2020
Gentle, learned... and honest.
Stephanie Woods
July 27, 2020
My sincere condolences. Ray readily accepted me into the family, and made me feel at home on the few visits Jack and I made to Akron. I enjoyed meeting and talking with him and regret not getting to know him better. We treasure the painting Ray gifted us. It is a dear and tangible memory of him.
Raynard Dean Packard
July 27, 2020
Michelle Lute
July 27, 2020
Phenomenal artist and a charasmatic icon of Highland Square... good freind of my mother’s ( Christine Horner/ Billings a fellow artist who greatly admired his work. I will never forget Packard Gallery. My condolences to Vincent Raynard and Damon as well as his wife and grandchildren!
Raynard Dean Packard
July 26, 2020
Was honored to have this gentle, learned man as my father.
John F. Eldridge
July 26, 2020
Very sorry to hear this news. The phrase, "one of a kind" could have been created for Ray. Had plenty of fun with Ray back in the 60's. Great memories of art, music, theater, dance and parties. Sending my deepest condolences to the family and all of Ray's many friends from over the years.
Jack Eldridge
Raynard Dean Packard
July 26, 2020
Coolest guy in the room.
Louis
July 26, 2020
May it bring you gentle comfort to know that others care,may it help you to remember that friends are always there!
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