Ray Dafler Curtin Jr.
August 22, 1940 - February 21, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Ray D. Curtin Jr. announces his passing, on Sunday February 21, 2021 at the age of 80 years. Ray worked as a Computer Programmer for many years at Kettering Hospital before he retired. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Union, where he enjoyed singing alongside his wife, Sally. During his childhood, he attended the First Church of the Open Bible. He also was a devoted Cleveland Brown’s fan. When he wasn’t watching his favorite football team, Ray watched western movies and read western novels. Ray honorably served in the Marine Corps for over 20 years, before he retired from his rank as a Gunnery Sergeant. He proudly received the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal with 5 Stars, Certificate of Commendation (711201), Expert Badge M-14 Rifle 6th Award, and Expert Badge .45 Pistol 4th Award. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter and son-in-law: Kelly and Billy Graham, grandchildren: Emily and Toby, brothers and sisters-in-law: Gary and Jill Curtin, Bob and Donna Curtin, sisters and brothers-in-law: Barbara McCarty, Anna and Ray Valcich, Marilyn and Bob Cunningham, along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in passing by his parents: Thelma (Anderson) and Ray Curtin, beloved wife: Sally Elaine (Millat) Curtin, grandson: Jesse, sister: Becki, and mother and father-in-law: Christine (Shafer) and Otto Millat. A walk-through visitation will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Kindred Funeral Home (400 Union Blvd. Englewood, Ohio). Due to covid guidelines, Ohio Regulations state that you must maintain social distance and wear a face mask. We encourage you to attend the walk-through visitation for Ray, due to the covid restriction limiting 50 people maximum in our chapel for Ray’s service. Ray’s funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm with Reverend Dan Kincer officiating. Interment will be held privately at the Dayton National Cemetery in Dayton. The Kindred Funeral Home, Englewood is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.KindredFuneralHome.com If you would like to watch Ray's service, please click the following link http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/48858
It is with great sadness that the family of Ray D. Curtin Jr. announces his passing, on Sunday February 21, 2021 at the age of 80 years. Ray worked as a Computer Programmer for many years at Kettering Hospital before he retired. He was a faithful... View Obituary & Service Information