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Raymond J. "Ray" Simpson
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Feb. 21, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Downing & Lahey West Mortuary
Raymond Simpson Obituary
February 15, 2026
Wichita, Kansas - Raymond "Ray" J. Simpson, 89, long time Wichita aviation manager and business owner, died Sunday, February 15, 2026. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Funeral Service will be at 2:00 pm, Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Riverlawn Christian Church. Graveside Service will be 9:00 am, Monday, February 23, 2026, at Maize Park Cemetery, Maize, KS. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com
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