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1935
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2019
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Ray Loving Obituary
Ray Roland Loving, 84, of Strasburg, VA, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at his home.
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Loving will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Walnut Springs Christian Church with the Rev. Wendell Schurtz officiating.
The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Walnut Springs Christian Church.
Ray was born March 11, 1935 at home in the Oranda community of Strasburg, a son of the late Edgar Freed and Mildred Lee Roland Loving.
He was a graduate of Strasburg High School and a life member of Walnut Spring Christian Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, Elder, Trustee Chairman and a member of the Choir.
Ray was a U.S Air Force veteran where he served as part of the 7th Bomb Wing, B 36 Bomb Squadron in Fort Worth, TX.
He was a member of the North Shenandoah Ruitan Club for 31 years and the Powhatan Club for 15 years for a total of 46 years of service.
Ray retired from Columbia Gas Company in Strasburg where he worked for 29 years.
Ray served as the Chairman of the Oranda School House and planned the first Tractor Parade in Oranda.
He loved farming, mowing and baling hay, deer hunting, being in the woods enjoying wildlife and his family.
Survivors include his loving wife, Glenna McBride Loving; his beloved children, Monty R. Loving and wife Laura, and Mark F. Loving and wife Lora; his grandchildren, Hunter C. Loving, Haley R. Loving, Loran L. Loving and Lenzi F. Loving; his foster daughter, "Barbara" Mary Rose Loving; his sister, Janet L. Mowery; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Oranda School House, c/o Janet L. Mowery, 435 Ash St., Strasburg, VA 22657; Walnut Springs Christian Church, c/o Rhonda Sager, 311 Hidden Lane, Strasburg, VA 22657; or Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601.
You may sign the guest book and submit condolences to the family at www.stoverfuneralhome.com
Stover Funeral Home and Crematory, Strasburg, VA, is serving the family of Mr. Loving.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ray Loving
Bill Deibler
April 1, 2019
Am so sorry to hear about Ray's passing. He was always great to work with in the Engineering Lab back at O'Sullivan. Being welcomed by both of you for many visits up on the hill have been remembered and will be remembered. It's difficult at this time, but sincerely hope you, the boys, and all the families will not forget what a great guy Ray has been to so many people.
Gerald & Karen Jackson
March 28, 2019
Thank you Ray for being a friend and leader in our community. What a great example for others to follow. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. He lived life fully. You all have our deepest sympathy.
Judy Ryman Bauserman
March 27, 2019
Janet and family, I'm very sorry to hear of your family's loss. You are in my thoughts. God bless you all.
Teresa & Gregg Kenyon
March 27, 2019
Your family will lift each other up in this time of sorrow. Ray was an incredible gentleman and always had a beautiful smile. He loved his family and God with all his heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Heaven gained a wonderful man.
Susan Jones
March 26, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Ray will be greatly missed by all who knew him and the community he served so well.
March 26, 2019
Ms Glenna, Monty, Mark, and families, So sorry to hear of Ray's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Becky Sine
Barry Bailey
March 26, 2019
Monty, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Valerie Clark
March 26, 2019
So sorry Monty to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Heather Powers
March 26, 2019
God bless you and give peace to you and your family as you mourn.
Leanne Woodson
March 25, 2019
Monty, I am so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He'll always be with you in spirit.
Liz Hunter
March 25, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of this loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tina Spiker
March 25, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Daryl & Tina Mumaw
March 25, 2019
Glenna, Monty & Mark,
Thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time. Ray always spoke a kind word whenever he would see you. He will be greatly missed by his friends as well.
Donna Spaur
March 24, 2019
So sorry for your loss, your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Donna Spaur
Dianne Little
March 24, 2019
Glenna and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will truly miss him. You all are in my thoughts and prayers, RIP my dear friend❤
Shirley Foster
March 23, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. My heart goes out to his family. Prayers for comfort.
Paula Gleaton
March 23, 2019
He will be missed. He was so nice to me. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tammy and Pete Robinson
March 23, 2019
Glenna and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He was a wonderful loving man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love and Sympathy,
Tammy and Pete Robinson
Sheri albright vann and denny Vann
March 23, 2019
Mrs Loving and Family so sorry for your loss you and your family inour thoughts and prayers may God be with each of you Mr Loving was a wonderful man he will be missed by all that knew and loved him
Dennis & Karla Thomas
March 23, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jack and Teddie Howell
March 23, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Eugene Byars
March 23, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Randy Mumaw
March 23, 2019
Heaven has a new resident. A wonderful gentleman that will be greatly missed here on earth. Ray was Godly man to be looked up to. Prayers to the whole family for peace and comfort during this time of loss.
Allen Funk
March 23, 2019
Glenna and family
I am so very sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Ray was a wonderful man whom I had the chance to know my entire life. I was also a member of the North Shenandoah Ruritan Club with Ray. May God comfort you and your family now and always.
Mark Reddy
March 23, 2019
My thoughts are with your family. I'm saddened to hear of Ray's passing.
Rod and Gail Forry
March 22, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with Glenna and the family.
Beth Fravel Lehman
March 22, 2019
Very sorry for your loss Mr. Loving (Monty) and family.
Patricia Cultreri
March 22, 2019
Loving Family
I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers and thought go out you all.
Cliff and Patricia Cultreri
Robin & Steve Bradfield
March 22, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Melissa and Shelton Funk
March 22, 2019
Family please except our thoughts and prayers! May God ease your pain of losing this great man!
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