Ray B. Erwin Jr.

Ray B. Erwin Jr.

Ray Erwin Obituary

Published by A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors on Sep. 25, 2019.
Ray was born on September 9, 1933 and passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019. He graduated from Manual High School in Peoria Illinois where he met his soon to be wife, Geraldine Sutton. After college, he promptly joined the Army. Gerry and Alisa will receive friends at A.J. Desmond and Sons Funeral Home, 32515 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak on Monday, September 30 from 10-11 a.m. At 11 a.m., Father Chris Yaw will lead the funeral service for Ray at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Angels' Place 29299 Franklin Rd, Suite 2, Southfield MI 48034 A. J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel) 32515 Woodward Ave Royal Oak MI 48073 Service - A. J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel) Erwin, Jr., Ray B. Service - A. J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel) 32515 Woodward Ave Royal Oak, MI 48073 Monday, September 30, 2019 11:00 AM Visitation begins at 10:00 AM Angels' Place 29299 Franklin Road, Suite 2 Southfield, MI US 48034 Angels' Place, a private, not-for profit, faith-based organization providing homes and services to adults with developmental disabilities.

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