Raymond Leroy Spires

Raymond Leroy Spires, age 55, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away Thursday afternoon, April 16, 2020 at his home.

Ray was born in Kenton, Ohio September 25, 1964, to William and Sandy (Hereld) Spires who survive in New Richland, Ohio.

He married Wendy (Mutters) Jacobs May 17, 2019 at Indian Lake, and she survives in Belle Center.  He is also survived by his children, Patty (Chris) Evans of Lakeview, Ohio, Shelly Keykens of Bellefontaine, Ohio, Teather (Jason) Faulder of Russells Point, Ohio, Kyle (Shayne) Spires of Marion, Ohio and Gaven Spires of Colorado; three step-children, Steven Henry, Jessica Henry, and Caleb Jacobs; twenty grandchildren; three brothers, Billy Spires, Roger Spires, and Terry Spires; several nieces and nephews; a special aunt, Sherry Dugan of Lakeview and his beloved dog Pete.

Ray was the best tree trimmer around, and loved to farm.  He was an avid coon hunter and holds many PKC world records.  Ray was a past member of the Indian Lake Moose and Sons of AmVets and was a current member of the Indian Lake Eagles.  A true outdoorsman, Ray loved boating and sitting around bonfires.  He was a big NASCAR fan, Ryan Newman was his favorite driver.  Ray loved to play pool.

A graveside service will be held Monday, April 20, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Roundhead Cemetery with Pastor Grant Ingle officiating.

A procession will form at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in Belle Center Monday at 12:15 p.m. for the graveside service.

The arrangements are being handled by the staff of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in Belle Center.

E.T.