Ray was born in Canton, Ohio to parents Wilson and Leota (Sheile) Richards. He was a hard-working farmer all of his life, raising beef and dairy cattle. He enjoyed fishing & hunting and was a member of the Lake Milton Fish and Game Club.
Ray is survived by his sons Ronald (Marie) Richards, Don (Cindy) Richards and Wayne (Pam) Richards. He also leaves 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary in 2017, daughter Linda Richards and his son Roger Richards.
Friends will be received at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna, on Friday, September 18, 2020 from 10:00am until the funeral service, officiated by Pastor Bill Johnson, beginning at 11:00am. Interment at Marlboro Cemetery will immediately follow.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com