| Graduation Year | Class of 1955 |
| Date of Passing | Mar 09, 2022 |
| About | John Edwin Ray, a veteran of the Vietnam War and longtime resident of Zanesville, passed away at his home on March 9, 2022. John was born June 13, 1937, to Carl and Nellie (Eby) Ray and attended Zanesville High School before enlisting in the United States Navy at the age of 17. John saw action all over the world, and he had many amazing stories from those travels. John did not speak much about his duties in the war, but we know he proudly loved his country and he loved his job. John retired honorably from the United States Navy in 1975. After the war John worked as a gas station supervisor before he became an employee and retiree of Bethesda Hospital. John is survived by several remaining brother and sisters; 6 children: son, Johnny Ray and family; daughter, Annette Asher and family; son, James (Jennifer) Ray; daughter, Jennifer M. Ray; daughter, Catherine (Adam) Graves, and son, Scott (Kim) Ray. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Jacob, Jesse, Kayla, Ashlyn, Gabrielle, Nathan, Joseph, Carlee, Dylan, Lindsee, Jaci, Ayden, Landon and Alex; and 2 great granddaughters, Avery and Emery. Being a kind and dependable grandfather was of the utmost importance to John and he certainly did not disappoint when it came to whole heartedly loving his family. John will be laid to rest in the Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors at a later time. |
