Ray Gross

Raymond Gross, 92, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at The Manor, Antwerp. 

Ray was born in Dry Hill, Leslie County, Kentucky on January 13, 1931, a son of the late Verna (Callahan) and Clayton Gross.

Ray was a friend to everyone he knew. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ray was never without the love of his life, Grace and his family. He was a meticulous house painter, who also worked at Phelps Dodge. Ray was an avid fisherman and  a dedicated member of the Masonic Lodge.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Grace (Jordan); children, Raymond, Jr. (Julia) Gross, Sharon (Dale) Hicov, Gary (Carolyn) Gross & Marsha (Bob) Cross; siblings, Dorothy Throne, Virginia (Ernie) Dickey, Winston (Rita) Gross, Lowell (Teresa) Gross, Gar (Carol) Gross, Sally Gross, and Steve (Wanda) Gross.; 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren. 

Ray is also preceded in death by his son, Ronald and siblings, William, Frank & Lawrence Gross and  Christine Corwin & Sandra Metz.

Viewing is Wednesday, January 3rd, 4 to 6:30 PM with a Masonic Service at 6:30 PM at Dooley Funeral Home, 202 W. River Street, Antwerp.

Ray's funeral service is Thursday, January 4th 10:30 AM, with viewing 9:30 to 10:15 AM at First Presbyterian Church, 126 W. River Street, Antwerp.

He will be laid to rest in  Maumee Cemetery Antwerp.

Memorials are to the First Presbyterian Church of Antwerp, PO Box 396, Antwerp, Ohio 45813 or The Manor Activity Fund, PO Box 759, Antwerp, Ohio 45813.

Fond memories may be shared at dooleyfuneralhome.com

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