Ray Dillon

Ray Dillon obituary, Geneva, OH

Ray Dillon

Ray Dillon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Walker Funeral Home on Jul. 1, 2025.

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Ray E. Dillon, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025 in Northeast Ohio. (He would have turned 84, the very next day). Ray was born in Jackson County, WV to Pearl and Gladys (Johnson) Dillon. He grew up in southern Ohio and served in the US Navy in the 60's. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and helping others in any way he could.
Remaining to cherish Ray's memory are his son, Jeff Dillon; Daughter, Michelle Dillon; Wife, Eleanor Torres; Sisters, Ella Jones, Virginia Dillon, Dale (Ryan) Sleight; Brother, Roy (Pamela) Dillon; Step-Daughters, Ana Sanchez and Betty (Richard) DiMare; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, First wife and the mother of children, Wilma (Farley) Dillon; Sister, Mary Swayne; Brother, Earl Dillon; Daughter: Lisa Dillon; Granddaughter, Desea Dillon, Step-Daughter, Jeanna Vince.
Calling Hours will be Thursday, July 3, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 at Walker Funeral Home, 828 Sherman St., Geneva

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