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Ray Absher Obituary
Woodruff, SC - Arthur Ray Absher, 66, of 1340 Lightwood Knot Road, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Born in Spartanburg, he was the son of Mary Frances Fowler Kelly of Woodruff and the late Arthur Absher and stepson of the late Benny B. Kelly who helped raise him. He was a graduate of Byrnes High School, retired from Hayssen, Inc. after 20 plus years of service and of the Baptist faith. He loved his family, hunting, fishing, the outdoors and motorcycles and was very active with motorcycle charity rides.
Surviving in addition to his mother is a son, Colton Absher (Sarah) of Hopkins, SC; a sister, Lynn Gore (Boyce) of Campobello; a granddaughter, Ella Absher; a niece, Tonia Dillashaw (Mark); a nephew, Travis Gore (Leslie); four great-nieces and great-nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Toys for Tots, www.toysfortots.org
The family will be at their respective homes.
Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC
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Debbie Wood
March 1, 2025
Ray was a great man and friend. I worked with him at Autolite. He was definitely one of a kind never a dull moment. So sorry for your loss. Sending Prayers.
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MD
February 28, 2025
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. May God give you comfort and peace during this most time of pain and sorrow.
Brian McBee
February 28, 2025
A loving friend for 55 years. So many great memories and good times May GOD wrap his loving arms around the whole family and give them peace and comfort and heal their broken in JESUS name AMEN. He will be missed every day. Love you brother...
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