Raymond A. Plant

1931 - 2021

Raymond A. Plant obituary, 1931-2021, Troy, OH

Raymond A. Plant

1931 - 2021

Raymond Plant Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2021.

TROY — Raymond A. Plant, 89, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. He was born on January 24, 1931 in Dubois, PA to the late Anthony and Aurelia Plant.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years of marriage: Gloria, of 68 years; his sister: Teri (Carl) Valeri; his children: Brian Plant, Diane (Phil) Cline and Laurie (Bill) Neal; son-in-law: Kurt (Crista) Olson; his grandchildren: Jennifer Olson, Steven (Lara) Olson, Kevin (Stephanie) Olson, Allison (Ryan) Sevigny and David Cline; and his first great grandchild on the way. He was preceded in death by his daughter: Pamela Olson and brother: Albert Plant.

Ray was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a graduate of University of Maryland and Duquesne University. He was Certified Public Accountant. He was employed at Copeland Corporation and finished his career as an accounting professor at Edison State College

Ray was an avid runner and bridge player. He loved to play and watch all sports, especially his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers. And in his later years, he enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, trivia games, reading and watching movies. He mostly loved spending time with his family. His sense of humor was one of a kind!

Private Family Service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association. Friends may be expressed to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

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Brian

January 14, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

mike myers

January 13, 2021

I remember Ray very well. We were running buddies years ago and went to many races together as well as neighborhood Sunday runs. He will be missed always. mike myers - Troy...................

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