John W. Ray

John W. Ray, 56, of Byesville, passed away Friday (February 18, 2022) at James Cancer Center, Columbus.

He was born June 10, 1965 in Marion, son of the late J.W. and Karen (McCleese) Ray.

John worked in the oil field industry most of his life.  He enjoyed woodworking.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Raymond Ray.

He is survived by his wife Kimberly (Diss) Ray of Byesville; one son Derick (Hope) Ray of Antrim; one brother Jerald Ray of Ironton; four sisters, Lori Dilley of Zanesville, Teresa (John) Lucas of Cambridge, Nicole (AJ) Cramer of Zanesville and Lisa Ray Hockenberry of Cambridge; one granddaughter Payton Ray; best friends  Steve Deel and Doug Bishard; many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held June 10, 2022.

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