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Robert Ray Obituary

RAY (Schwab) Robert H. Ray, 91, April 7, 1920, went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2011, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his wife Elma (Uhrig), his parents Russell and Marie Ray, brother Jack, sisters Eileen and Peg. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Bob Schwab; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Peg Ray; sister, Marilyn Flesher; granddaughter, Cindy Myers; grandson and his wife, Tim and Teresa Schwab; great-grand-children, Leah McClaskey, Holly Myers, Elizabeth, Lauryn, Ben Schwab; great-great-grandchildren, Addie, Michalynn, Tristan McClaskey; and special person he loved like a son, Ron Landis. Bob loved all of them very much. Bob will be missed by all of us. He was a very loving and generous man. Heaven just gained a great man. Thanks to all the people at SUNRISE OF WORTHINGTON and Osman who took good care of him every day and Heartland Hospice, especially Ann Allenstein who took such great care of him and loved him. Family will receive friends at the SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES NORTH CHAPEL, 4341 N. High St. (1 block south of Henderson), Sunday, November 13 from 4-7 p.m. Funeral service will be held Monday 10 a.m. with visitation starting at 9 a.m. at WESTERVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 471 E. College Ave., Westerville, Ohio 43081. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Westerville Christian Church in his name. Interment Riverside Cemetery. Pastors Greg Bondurant and Mark Stier officiating.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 10 to Nov. 13, 2011.

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November 13, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with your dear family. Know of our love.
Tom and Carolyn Sherrod and famiily

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November 13, 2011

He lit a candle in so many lives, I light this candle in his honor.

Connie Williams

November 13, 2011

When God calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Uncle Bob will be missed. Your family will be in our prayers. Love Ron and Connie Williams

jeanie cheeseman

November 12, 2011

may the lord wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you during your time of loss. no one can say or do anything to give you anymore comfort than that! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Lauryn Schwab

November 10, 2011

Pee-:Paw: You were one of the most amazing people I will ever know, I am such a lucky great granddaughter to have been able to know you and be around you as much as I did. Im sure your up in heaven riding around on your motorcycle with Jesus in the sidecar and on your golf cart...Do me a favor and save me a ride in both of those with you.....I love you so much! You are truely missed...Love your great granddaughter
Lauryn

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