Raymond Gene "Ray" Schwartz

Raymond Gene "Ray" Schwartz obituary, Monroe, NC

Raymond Gene "Ray" Schwartz

Raymond Schwartz Obituary

Visit the Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory - Monroe website to view the full obituary.
Raymond "Ray" Gene Schwartz, 71, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on October 28, 1953, son to the late Raymond Franklin Schwartz and Lorraine Olson Schwartz.
A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Ray is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Cassandra Schwartz, son Eric Schwartz (Meghan), sister Laura Schwartz, and two granddaughters, Joanna Schwartz and Layla Schwartz.
Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com
Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112 is honored to be entrusted to care for the Schwartz Family.
To send flowers to the family of Raymond "Ray", please visit our floral store.

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Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory - Monroe

1904 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, NC 28112

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