Harry Keith Ray

Harry Keith Ray 88, of Kent died Friday, May 27th at University Hospital Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born March 31, 1928 in Brady Lake to Grady and Olive (Beckwith) Ray. He was a veteran of the U.S Army during World War II. Harry lived in Kent all of his life and graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1946. In his early years he worked for the Erie Railroad in maintenance. He retired from Lawsons Milk Company where he was a carpenter. Harry was a member of Kent American Legion Post #496, Acker- Moore VFW Stow Post and Kent Canadian Club. Harry was a big fan of Cleveland sports and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He loved casinos and woodworking. Harry enjoyed golfing, fishing and hunting. He is survived by sons, Tom Ray and Dan (Pam) Ray of Kent; grandchildren Tom (Lindsey) Ray, Heather Miller, Adam (Emily) Ray, Jesse (Aly Flower) Ray; great grandchildren, Cole Ray, Adeline Caudill, Max Ray, Amber Rhinehart, Logan Miller, Zachary Miller; sister, Patty McKinney of Barberton; nephews Tim, Mike and Pat Ray; niece Jane Diezman Davis; and special friend Barbara Stubblefield. He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn (Harter) Ray; parents, Grady and Olive (Beckwith) Ray; brothers, Don and Russ Ray The family would like to thank the staff at The Gables at KentRidge and University Hospital for all of their wonderful care for Harry. There will be a private graveside service at Standing Rock Cemetery with Reverend Julie Blake-Fisher officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Kent American Legion Post #496, 1945 Mogadore Road, Kent, Ohio 44240. Bissler & Sons Funeral Home are handling the arrangements.