Mary Ann, I am truly saddened to hear of Ray's passing. I considered Ray a friend, colleague and fair competitor in business. It was a privilege to know and work with him over the years as a contractor and inspector. Ray was an asset to the plumbing profession; upholding its highest standards. He will be missed by his family and those of us in the plumbing design and engineering world that knew and dealt with him.

Dear Mary Ann, I am truly saddened to hear of Ray's passing.  Having worked for several water systems in Clark County, I remember Ray best for coming out and chewing us out about something, then taking us under his wing as if he was our grandpa, and offering realistic solutions to our problem, then guide us until the problem was solved.  He WILL be missed!  He was an effective inspector, an efficient county employee, and was truly a good man.  God bless all of you.

 I am truly saddened to hear of Ray's passing.  Having worked for three water systems in Clark County, I remember him best for coming out and chewing us out about something, then taking us under his wing as if he was our grandpa, then offer realistic solutions to our problem, then guide us in the right way until it was no longer a problem.  He WILL be missed!  He was a good man, an effective inspector, and was widely known for always doing the right thing!  He was highly respected by all of us in the water industry.  God bless you all...I know you will miss him dearly.  Steve Durall, Enon Water Department.

So sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I had some dealings with him over the years as an employee of the City of New Carlisle. We would meet at a repair site where a contractor or homeowner had completed a job, and we would view the job upon its completion. I enjoyed his observations. Some of the contractors wouldn't be so receptive in his visits, as they knew he had seen it all, and wouldn't be fooled or taken advantage of. 

He was a real character, an interesting ol' crust of a guy. He will be missed. 

Pleas accept my sincere condolences.

Mary Ann, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I worked with Ray and enjoyed talking to him.

Dear Mary Ann,
I' m sorry to be 2000miles away at this time as it would be a priority for me to be there to say goodby to my old friend a co worker.please accept my sympathy.
Ray was more than a co worker for my.He was more like an older brother and mentor.I will miss him.                 Jerry Ford

Barb you and your family are in my prayers.

Dear Mary Ann--You will be in my prayers as you go thru this difficult time.  I enjoyed my many conversations with Ray while working with him at the Health Department.  He was truly devoted to you and Cindy.  May God give you peace and comfort at this time.

Dear Mary Ann,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ray was a good friend to me here at the Health Dept. May you find comfort in your memories.

Dear Mary Ann & Regina,
You are in my thoughts and prayer.  May God surround you with His Comfort and Peace in this time of great sorrow.  I light a candle in Ray's memory, he has touched so many lives and he will be missed by many.

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Raymond Lee Sparks

April 14, 1930 – January 8, 2014

Tobias Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel

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