Ernest “Ray” Headrick, 79, formerly of Tiffin, OH passed away on March 3, 2015 at his son’s home in Clyde, OH. He was born on March 11, 1935 in Knox Co., TN the son of Roxie (Headrick) Dunn. He married Dorothy A. Buck on May 24, 1962 and she preceded him in death on February 28, 1992. He then married Dorothy J. Lovell on January 8, 1993 and she preceded him in death on March 1, 2013.
Ray worked as a car man for Norfolk and Southern Railroad for twenty-seven years until he retired in 1987. He enjoyed watching the news and old westerns. He loved to work on cars, travel the country, spending time with his grandchildren and his cat, Booger.
Ray is survived by his sons, Richard (Joanna) Headrick, Tiffin and Faron (Dani Tremain) Headrick, Clyde; brother, James Moore, Sevierville, TN; grandchildren, Amber Headrick, Richard Headrick, Jr., Chynna (Nicholas) Naimool and Brittany Headrick and great grandchildren, Dakota Headrick and Asher Naimool.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Dorothy A. Headrick; second wife, Dorothy J. Headrick and son, Kenneth Headrick.
Visitation: Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Horvath Hanes Funeral Home, 211 N. Broadway St., Green Springs, OH
Service: Friday, March 6, 2015; 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
Cemetery: Butternut Ridge Cemetery, Clyde, OH
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Online Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.whhfh.com
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Louise Lovell McCurry
I so enjoyed Ray when I went to visit my aunt dot and him. we had many laughs, and good times. He will be remembered with fondness. He was a great guy..I will miss him, My mom Arzetta and I send our prayers to the family..Ray and mom would talk for the longest time. she has known Ray since they young in knoxville, tennessee. God bless and keep you all..Faron and Rick, you lost a great dad..my heart goes out to you..
Jodi Hopkins Long
Uncle Ray was a wonderful person, he will be sadly missed. He could always make you laugh. He was loved by many people. Now he has his angel wings. I know he’s up there making all our loved ones laugh. Rest In Peace Uncle Ray, gone but never forgotten. Love, Jeff and Jodi Long
Joseph Kuhn
Rick and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I don’t think I ever met your Dad but a few times, but I have heard all of the wonderful stories about him over the years. I know what a loss it must be. Take comfort that he is in God’s warm embrace.
Joe
Teri Buck
Prayers to his kids and grandkids. Love ya all and we are all going to miss this man also. R.I.H.Uncle Ray
Cyndi Schalk
Rick, Joanna, and families, Very sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort remembering the good times. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless and keep you all.