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SWANEY, Raymond LaRoy 26, of New Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013. He was born November 26, 1986 in Wilmington, Ohio and graduated from Tecumseh High School in 2005. A superb athlete and dedicated friend, RL, as he was known to friends, excelled in football, power lifting, and baseball. After graduation, he selflessly enlisted in the United States Marines. After proving himself a leader, fighter, and adventurer, he was honorably discharged in 2009 as a Corporal. He continued to give himself to those he led for another three years as a Sergeant. He is survived by his grandparents, Jonnie and LaRoy Lawson, his parents, Angley Swaney and Tony Swaney, and his brother, Robert Swaney (Swagler). Close family include Jimmy and Stacey Lawson, Dora Lawson, and their children. He is also survived by many loving family members from the Lawson, Swaney, and Mathis families, as well as his many loving and caring friends and his military family. We remember Raymond as an open hearted, protector with a goofy smile and laugh that would light up a room. His genuine and strong demeanor was always a welcome sight for those who needed support, assistance, or a friend. We will forever remember the way he lit up a room and made all of those around him stronger, better, and happier. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Michael Castle officiating. Burial will be in Dayton National Cemetery. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond SWANEY
starr vanhoose
June 29, 2024
starr vanhoose
June 29, 2024
starr vanhoose
June 29, 2024
starr vanhoose
June 29, 2024
the boys madden and mason have been talking and asking about you alot the last few months they are now ages 16 and 14 and still love you deeply.. you left us to soon please protect the boys and watch over all of us down here that love and miss you!!! i send my love to you on angel wings the following pics are the boys sitting in your lazy boy chair playing with there computers that we bought them for Christmas that year, you decorating our first Christmas tree in our new place,you and i smiling while shopping at walmart for stuff needed for new place,and me being held in your arms getting the best hugs which i miss the most.i felt so safe and loved when in your arms!
Starr vanhoose
June 29, 2024
you are very missed the boys madden and mason looked though the photo album that you and i put together for them. when you "family" pics came up madden said i love rayray mom i wish i could talk to him again. the pic of mason brushing your teeth while you were brushing his was masons favorite pic. maddens favorite pic was the one with all four of us laying on the couch watching tv.. you and i were laying next to eachother and madden was laying on your chest and mason was laying on mine all four of us were smiling so big!!! I miss you daily your always going to have my heart no man could ever take your place. watch over us from heaven hunny. i love you always and forever! your forever girl Starr
August 12, 2013
God bless and rest in peace. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Gary Harden
aubry townsend
August 10, 2013
U r very missed and loved raymond...we shall reunite again in another time
August 9, 2013
MY PRAYERS TO ENTIRE FAMILY, THANK YOU FOR SHARING HIM WITH OUR COUNTRY, MAY HE REST IN PEACE, AND WELCOME US WHEN WE ARRIVE, steve
mary swaney wile
August 7, 2013
gone but not forgotton thank u for serving our country love u always aunt mary
August 3, 2013
I remember Ray as a student in the industrial classes at Tecumseh. He had a magnetic personality and was a pleasure to have as a student. He will be missed.
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Sincerely,
John Kame
July 31, 2013
You will never forget you and your service Raymond, rest in peace brother. ~Major Christopher Annunziata
Brandy Hanla
July 30, 2013
RIP RL Swaney? it was a pleasure being able to know you, and I hope you finally get some peace. You will be missed friend!
Crystal Metcalf
July 29, 2013
We will always love you Ray!! Wish this wasn't real... look after us all and you better save me a spot next to you in heaven close to you!
Vicky Taylor
July 29, 2013
Angie I'am so sorry for your loss my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Tanya Adams
July 29, 2013
Angley, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
DEBBIE PRATT
July 28, 2013
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE IN THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES. LOVE YOU ALL
Andrew Clements
July 28, 2013
Ray you will be missed forever. You have had such an impact on my life as well as others. We love you and you will never be forgotten. It was an honor serving with you and a much greater honor as having you as a friend. Semper Fi
CHRIS GILBERT
July 28, 2013
RL YOU WAS LOVED BRO N I REALLY NOT EVEN TOOK IT ALL THE WAY IN I CANT BELIEVE YOUR GONE UR MISSED N VERY LOVED LOVE YA RL RIP
Matt and Angie Morris
July 28, 2013
Angie and Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of Sorrow...Hugs to all!
Larry& Jan Glenn
July 27, 2013
So sorry for your loss! Our son Sgt Zach Glenn served with him and always had nothing but good things to say.
ashley stroup
July 27, 2013
with sympathy to all the family, he will be missed
Teresa Handwerker
July 27, 2013
Sorry about your loss. If he was anything like his father, you have lost someone very special.
My prayers go out to you all.
Nickiejane harris
July 27, 2013
I love you cuz. You were more like a brother too me then my own brother. I will always have a speical spot in my heart for you that nobody could ever be replaced. I love you and miss you everyday.
July 27, 2013
As we are a family with a son in the Air Force this is my worst nightmare, our hearts go out to you and your family, we will say many prayers for strength for you. Mark and Tina Moore
Tammy Crackel
July 27, 2013
My prayers are with you family and friends.
Josh E
July 27, 2013
Gonna miss ya my dude can't believe this u was a great man !! Never forgotten -
Molly Lewis
July 27, 2013
Ray, I miss you already, you were such great friend. The year I lost my Dad you came over and helped me decorate my tree like him and I used to. That meant the world to me. Then we brought in the New Years together. You were one of my best friends. I love you Very much,.and your whole Family! You are all in my thoughts n prayers. Im living in Utah now but my Mom and I sent some beautiful flowers. I love you and will remember your smile and laughter always. Love Always, Molly Lewis
Liz Lineker
July 26, 2013
You gave all. God Bless you and your family. Never forgotten. From a Retired Navy Wife.
Lori Owen & Molly Lewis
July 26, 2013
Ray, You were a pleasure to get to know and were such a good friend to my Molly. You helped her through some of her struggles with a big smile, lots of laughs and genuine hugs, all the while not letting on that you were struggling as well. You will be remembered as a caring friend, a respectful young man and a brave soldier who fought for our freedom. God rest your sweet soul.
Edgar Gonzalez
July 26, 2013
It was a pleasure serving with you brother. You will be missed.
Cianna Kirkland
July 26, 2013
You will be missed!
Lois Swaney-Smith
July 26, 2013
If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them. ~The Crow 1994
I love you nephew. Be at rest.
Ed Ramlal
July 26, 2013
I cant believe you are gone, I was an honor serving with you brother. Semper Fi
Ed Ramlal
July 26, 2013
I cant believe you are gone. It was an honor serving with you brother. Semper Fi
MISSY SWANEY
July 26, 2013
TO A GREAT MAN AND GREATER MARINE, SEMPER FI
Andy Wender
July 26, 2013
I can't believe your gone you will be missed you were like a brother to me
Joshua Barrett
July 26, 2013
I will always remember the times good and bad we shared together in 1st Platoon in Iraq, America doesn't know what a great person and Marine you truly were. Semper Fi and at ease my brother.
July 26, 2013
I will miss you so muchsweetie your with the angles now and forever in my heart love aunt Ellen
pamela querry-wise
July 26, 2013
Angie and Dora it has been awhile since I seen you guys and when I seen this my heart broke for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I could come to the service but we will be out of state.. I am so sorry for your loss .. Pam Querry-Wise
chancy SGT Clark
July 26, 2013
Ray you will truly be missed by many your Military family may try to act strong but inside we all hurt and feel for your family. Bless your family in this troubled time. you will never be forgotten, see you when I check in at the gates
michelle mantia
July 26, 2013
Ray you always had a smile on your face and such a good young man I remember you from high school hanging with Brad and Brandon and all the football players and my daughter Amber just want to say thank you for serving are country and hope your dancing with the angles in heaven Love the Mantia and Allen family!
Rose Star
July 26, 2013
Words fail me and Im more than sorry for you loss.
Raymond Perkins
July 26, 2013
God will keep you my angel,
'till I see you by and by.
For a moment in our Sorrow
Joy forever in the sky.
I love you cousin Ray
you will always be my hero
and I will always look up to you
Love your cousin Raymond Perkins
Stella Hensley
July 26, 2013
God Bess your sweet family,Stay close to each other. Love you all.
Karen & Jack Wender
July 26, 2013
You're family is in our thoughts and prayers. RL will be missed. RIP Ray-Ray
Rhonda Ledford
July 26, 2013
Ray, I hope you can feel all the love that the people you left behind have for you. Not only did you proudly defend our freedom but was always there with a smile and a hug. Rest now my friend. Until we meet again.
billie jo soop
July 26, 2013
So sorry
aubry townsend
July 26, 2013
You was a very hansome good man Raymond..I didn't know you as RL,jus Raymond..always you the up most respect and I always will,very proud of you Raymond..I love you you ll never be forgotten R I P
Desiree Bertrand
July 26, 2013
You will forever be loved and missed
Amy Perkins
July 26, 2013
God looked around his garden,
And He found an empty place.
He then looked down upon this Earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you,
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.
He knew you were suffering.
He knew you were in pain.
He knew that you would never,
Get well on Earth again.
He saw that the road was getting rough,
And the hills were hard to climb,
So He closed your weary eyelids
And whispered, "Peace by Thine."
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn't go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home .
RIP NEPHEW WE LOVE YOU AND WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!
Love Aunt Amy Uncle Paul And your little cousins Raymond Jacob Cherokee and Joseph .You will live on in our hearts and thoughts
Brittany Fowler
July 26, 2013
My prayers and condolences are with the family. Ray was a great friend and loved by many. Fly high Ray and look after your family!
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