Raymond Gray

Raymond Meade Gray, 89, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Riverside Methodist Hospital on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020.

Raymond was born in Seminole on Feb. 17, 1931. He was the son of the late Alvie and Bertha McGregor Gray.

A loving husband and father, Raymond was a handyman around the house following his retirement and enjoyed his dogs, playing golf, and watching sports. He was big fan of Ohio State.

During his working career he was a field engineer for Republic Steel and lived in a number of places during his work career. He finally settled in Youngstown, Ohio, where he and his family lived until 1990. He and his wife, Allene, then moved to Columbus, Ohio. He was currently residing in the Danbury Assisted Living Facility in Worthington, Ohio.

He was an active and dedicated member of Northwest Methodist Church in Columbus. He was also an active member of the Masonic Temple and was a Third Degree Mason.

Raymond is survived by his sons, Douglas and his wife, Rose, and Scott and his wife, Melissa; two grandchildren, Monica and Marissa Gray, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Allene McFadden Gray, whom he married on Sept. 5, 1951, in Hammond, Ind.; his brothers, William and Lloyd; and his sisters, Geneva, Geraldine, Frances, Kate, Mildred, and Virginia.

The family would like to thank all the caregivers that assisted him during his time in the hospital at Riverside Methodist and extend our greatest and warmest appreciation and gratitude for their kindness and assistance.

Gray — Friends of Raymond Meade Gray, who died Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora.

A funeral service celebrating his life will follow at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Joseph Boomhower, pastor Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chicora, officiating.

Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.