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Paul RAY Obituary


News Death Notice

RAY, Paul A. age 72 of Springfield passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side, on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 19, 1941 to the late Elmer and Jeanette (Weber) Ellsworth in Springfield, Ohio. In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Anna M. Ray; brothers: Al and Ronnie; and sisters: Bessie and Fran. He is survived by his daughter, Laticia Mutschler; grandchildren: Larry Mutschler III and Shaylah Mutschler; brothers: Ivan and Freddie; sisters: Jenny and Fran; "adopted" daughter Tammy Issac; "adopted" son, Bron Issac and many loving nieces and nephews. He was loved by all and will be deeply missed by numerous friends and family. Paul served his country in the United States Army Reserves and was a long time employee of Koering Bomag. He was a member of the Springfield Masons. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 9, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at JACKSON LYTLE & LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, Springfield with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Pastor Vern Plyler officiating. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery in Jackson, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in Paul's memory. Condolences are forwarded to the family by visiting www.jacksonlytle.com

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Published by Springfield News-Sun on Aug. 7, 2013.

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