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Ray Hemling Gaul Jr.

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Ray Gaul Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Ray Hemling Gaul Jr.
Start: 2016-01-09T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Amory Funeral Home, Inc. - Yorktown

YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA - Ray Hemling Gaul, Jr., 79, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Mr. Gaul was a native of Lancaster, PA and a Yorktown resident since 1977. He retired from the US Marine Corps as a Captain in 1985, after 30 years of faithful service to his country. While serving in the Marines, he was awarded the Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross (2). After his retirement, he was employed at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown for 11 years. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association #172, Yorktown, the American Legion and a life member of the VFW. He was an avid Penn State fan. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Judith A. Gaul; a daughter Debra Kellum (Sam) of Jacksonville, NC; a son Robert D. Gaul (Angela) of Newport News; a brother Thomas Gaul (Pat) of Baltimore, MD and a sister Betty Gehman of Lancaster, PA. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Richard M. Kellum (Keltsie), Joseph Kellum (Marco), Megan K. Gaul and Alexander R. Gaul; 2 great- grandchildren, Michael Bode Kellum and Stephanie Gaul and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday January 9, 2016, in the chapel of Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. The family will receive friends at a reception following the service at the Fleet Reserve. The family would like to acknowledge the excellent and compassionate care given to Ray by the Riverside Respiratory Teams, the ICU nurses, Dr. Spiller and Chaplain Makeba Garrison. Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

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Published by Daily Press on Jan. 3, 2016.

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David Decker

December 9, 2018

I served with then 1st Sgt Gaul in 1972, with Battery D, 2nd Bn, 12th Marines in Okinawa. We lieutenants referred to him as "Cool Ray" due to his demeanor and his sunglasses. I recall once I was asking Marines to do something and he pulled me aside and said "I tried that as a lieutenant and it didn't work for me". Message received! I truly appreciated his wisdom and willingness to work with those of us lieutenants. He took great care of the Marines with whom he served. Best regards, belatedly to the Gaul Family. Semper Fidelis, Marine.

Nancy Adams

January 8, 2016

It is with my sincerest sorrow that I express my sympathy to the family in the death of Ray. For many years I spent time with Ray at the Fleet Reserve talking about family, work, the Marines and many other things. He was such a compassionate man and such a perfect gentleman. I will forever cherish my conversations with him. Judy, you have so many memories to hold in your heart and may God Bless you and your family during this time.

Bill Graf

January 7, 2016

Good friend. Team mate on a championship football team. Much admired for his leadership and toughness. You did well old friend. Be thou at peace.
Bill Graf

Janet Zook

January 7, 2016

May your many etc. memories sustain you through this sad time bring you peace to you.

Michelle & Dave Carnal

January 5, 2016

Ms. Judy, Bob & Cris, Megan & Stephanie...

Dave and I are very sorry to hear about the loss of Ray. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over each of you.

Wendy Clinger

January 4, 2016

Judy and family,

I'm sorry for loss. I know he will be missed by all.

Wendy Clinger & Paul Kelley

Mark Weinberger

January 4, 2016

Farewell to a fellow U.S. Marine. Heaven's Shores will be well guarded with his presence. Semper Fi.

kathe taylor

January 4, 2016

So sorry to see pap go.......my greatest memories are of him with his first grandaughter, how tender and gentle he was with her.......he was a good man, loved his family, and they knew it. rest in peace MR. G......you will be missed

T Griffin

January 3, 2016

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

James Hoffman

January 3, 2016

SgtMaj was a great leader of men and I can state that he was respected by those who served under him. We all also feared stepping on his grass.

Duane Reynolds

January 3, 2016

To the Gaul Family, please accept my heart felt condolences on the passing of SgtMaj. Gaul. I had the distinct honor of serving under his leadership, while Stationed at Marine Barracks Yorktown from 1982 - 1985. He will be greatly missed!

January 3, 2016

RAY,WAS A GREAT NEIGHBOR ON WENDFIELD CIRCLE. GOD BLESS.HELEN & J.R

Pete Fairchild

January 3, 2016

The combat-wounded veterans of Adams-Williams Chapter 607, Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) mourn the death of Ray Gaul, an active member of our Chapter.

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