August 4, 1930 – October 15, 2018
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Obituary for William Ray Kemberling
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William Ray Kemberling went home to his Lord and Father in heaven, on Monday, October 15, 2018. A graveside service with military honors will be held at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, on Monday, October 29, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.
"Ray" as his family knew him, was a beloved son, brother, Uncle and Father. He grew up in Altoona, PA, served in the United States Air Force as a Senior Air Policeman from January 1951 until December 1954, where he was awarded with a Good Conduct Medal, and a National Defense Service award. After his honorable discharge from the service, Ray moved to Macon, GA where he worked for Thom McCann in their shoe sales department. Ray married Lois (Winter) Kemberling in Macon where they raised their family including Lois' son James Wendell Winter until Lois' passing in 1993. Ray enjoyed watching baseball and football on TV and was a big supporter of the Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves. He also loved playing checkers and going to breakfast with his friends at the Waffle House. Ray was very beloved by his family and friends alike and will surely be missed.
Ray is survived by his Sister-In-Law Ellie Kemberling, her daughter Susie Johnson and husband Bob, their children Tammy, Graham and Jarret Johnson of Altoona, PA. His Sister-In-Law, Jane Kemberling and her sons Thomas, Robert III, Steven, Richard Jr. and William of Carson City, CA. His Stepson James Wendell Winter, his son Mike Winter and Stepdaughter Terry of Loreauville, LA, and his nephew George (Mike) Kemberling of Rogers, AR.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
FairHaven Funeral Home and cremation services will have charge of arrangements.
"Ray" as his family knew him, was a beloved son, brother, Uncle and Father. He grew up in Altoona, PA, served in the United States Air Force as a Senior Air Policeman from January 1951 until December 1954, where he was awarded with a Good Conduct Medal, and a National Defense Service award. After his honorable discharge from the service, Ray moved to Macon, GA where he worked for Thom McCann in their shoe sales department. Ray married Lois (Winter) Kemberling in Macon where they raised their family including Lois' son James Wendell Winter until Lois' passing in 1993. Ray enjoyed watching baseball and football on TV and was a big supporter of the Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves. He also loved playing checkers and going to breakfast with his friends at the Waffle House. Ray was very beloved by his family and friends alike and will surely be missed.
Ray is survived by his Sister-In-Law Ellie Kemberling, her daughter Susie Johnson and husband Bob, their children Tammy, Graham and Jarret Johnson of Altoona, PA. His Sister-In-Law, Jane Kemberling and her sons Thomas, Robert III, Steven, Richard Jr. and William of Carson City, CA. His Stepson James Wendell Winter, his son Mike Winter and Stepdaughter Terry of Loreauville, LA, and his nephew George (Mike) Kemberling of Rogers, AR.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
FairHaven Funeral Home and cremation services will have charge of arrangements.
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Service Information
When
Monday, October 29th, 2018 11:00am
Location
Glen Haven Memorial Gardens
Address
7070 Houston Road Macon, Georgia 31216
Interment Information
When
Monday, October 29th, 2018 11:00am
Location
Glen Haven Memorial Gardens
Address
7070 Houston Road Macon, Georgia 31216
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