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SWALLOW, Jr., Raymond D. Captain USAF, age 39, of Miami Township, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Ray served his country in the USAF for 21 years. He was a strong Christian man and was a loving and devoted husband and father. Ray is survived by wife, Donna; daughter, Renee; son, Isaac, all of Miami Township; parents, Raymond and Christine; sister, Kimberley R. Scarponi (Kitt); nephew, Konnor; niece Kassidy, all of Maine, and numerous other relatives and friends. Ray was a true example of ministering to others and many have benefited from his willingness to help with projects around their homes. He had a magnetic personality and smile that lit up the room. Ray was an honorable man and will be greatly missed. Funeral Services will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Apex Community Church. Family will greet friends immediately following the service at the church. Inurnment will be at Dayton National Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made in Ray's memory to Fisher House Foundation, 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, Maryland, 20850. Arrangements in care of Meyer-Boehmer & Reis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to MBRfuneralhome.com.
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Paul & Nan Gengler
October 17, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of Ray's death. No words can express our sympathy to you and Renee and Isaac. We wish we could be closer to help you through this difficult time. Please know that you and the kids will be in our prayers constantly. Love to all of you!!
October 14, 2011
I am sorry to hear of Ray's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. God Bless
Peter and Judy Labbe
October 12, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Raymond was a very proud man with a beautiful family and we know that this will be a long grieving process. We have found talking about our Alex has helped us in the healing and we hope maybe this will give you strength too. Hold dear your kids for they will always have a piece of Raymond to hug and to hold. May your stong belief in God get you through this difficult time. Rely on your family and friends. God Bless
Lamar Pacley
October 12, 2011
I am sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I worked for him for over a year and he was easily one of the best people I have ever worked for. He Is very intelligent, thoughtful and kind. I thank God for having the opportunity to meet Ray and I wish only the best for his family moving forward.
Otis Lewis
October 12, 2011
I was so very sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I had the privilege of working with him for several years. I found him to be intelligent, hard working, supportive, and a pleasure to work with. Ray was a fine young man and will be missed. I wish his family the very best as they move forward through these most difficult of times.
Merry Beth Austin
October 11, 2011
He was one of the first folks I met upon my return from the commercial sector to the DoD. Always smiling, always keenly aware of others; he took the time to connect with others. A true gift from God. May the world and his family draw strength and comfort from his presence and kind works.
Diane Thorne (Tompkins)
October 11, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Ray's death. I worked with him for a number of years an found him to be funny, warm, helpful, and a wonderful person to be around. His family will be in my thoughts an prayers through this tough time. He will be very much missed!
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