Raymond B. Anderson

Ray was born on June 17, 1949 to Burr and Margaret (Joyce) Anderson in Bronson, MI. He went to Bronson High School and graduated with the class of 1967. He married the love of his life, Diana Lynn (Toner) Anderson on June 15th many years ago. He worked as a salesman for Wolverine Water Treatment and was the proud owner of Kirby Distributing Office as well as the owner of his own bar, "The Great Escape," in Ionia, MI.

Ray is fondly remembered by his wife and family for being a loving husband (and good kisser), father, and grandfather. He will be deeply missed and his memory forever cherished by all those who knew and loved him.

Ray is survived by his beloved wife, Diana Anderson; two sons, Eric (Nichole) Anderson and Daniel (Tara) Anderson; grandchildren, Sofia Parrish, Austin Anderson, Andrew Anderson, Jamaria Anderson, Kayla Anderson, Ryan (Isabel) Anderson, and Mallory Anderson; great-grandchildren, Marley Anderson and Penelope Anderson; and sisters, Mary Robey and Ann (Thomas) Thrasher. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Edwin Robey.

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