Charles Ray Deming

charles deming

August 30, 1935 ~ August 16, 2025

Born in: Thompson, OH
Resided in: Perry, OH

Charles “Ray” Deming, 89, of Perry passed away peacefully Saturday August 16, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family while listening to his favorite hymns. Ray was born August 30, 1935 in Thompson, Ohio to Esther (nee Conant) and Howard Deming.

Ray was a lifelong resident of Perry graduating from Perry High School in 1954 where he enjoyed competing in football, basketball and track. He married Phyllis L. Langshaw on September 10, 1955 and had three children. He enjoyed working with his hands and built their first home in the 1960’s and his current home in 1971. Ray was a partner in starting C&D Heating and Sheet Metal in 1960 and later started his own business R&D Heating and Sheetmetal which is still in existence today. He attended Bible Baptist Church in Madison and was active in church renovation projects and missions. He also served in the Army Reserve.

Charles is survived by his daughter, Suzanne (Brian) Cunningham; sons, Barry (Susan) Deming, James (Linda and step daughter Amanda) Deming; 4 grandchildren, Mary (Samuel) Pittman, Brian (Stephanie) Deming, Marcus (Ashley) Deming, Caleb Deming; 5 great grandchildren, Elliott, Sophia, April, Charleigh and Harrison. He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis; grandson, Seth; brothers, Oliver, Richard, and Henry Deming; half-brothers, Jack, Jim, and Jess Wood; sisters, Dorothy Cole and Harriet McQueary and half sister, June Keener.

Friends will be received from 5:00 – 7:30 PM on Thursday August 21, 2025 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison, Ohio 44057. A Funeral Service will be held at Faith Baptist Church, 3003 Narrows Road, Perry, Ohio 44081 on Friday August 22, 2025, at 11:00am. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service from 10:00 -11:00am. The Final Resting Place will be Perry Cemetery following the service.
Online obituary and guestbook at www.behmfuneral.com

Services

Visitation: Thursday, August 21, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:30 am

Behm Family Funeral Homes - Madison
26 River Street,
Madison, OH 44057

(440) 428-4401

Visitation: Friday, August 22, 2025 10:00 am

Faith Baptist Church
3003 Narrows Road
Perry, OH 44081

440-259-4449

Funeral Service: Friday, August 22, 2025 11:00 am

Faith Baptist Church
3003 Narrows Road
Perry, OH 44081

440-259-4449

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  1. My sympathies to the entire family — we’ve shared so many great memories, especially those summertime fishing vacations in Canada. Peace be with you all. Love, Julie

  2. Ray, Was one of the most hard-working individuals that I have ever known. As a former Pastor at Bible Baptist, I can’t begin to share with you the thousands of hours that he worked on projects at the church. Not only did he donate his time, but he was a great help to individuals in need, to missionaries, churches and schools. I don’t even know the extent of his generosity because he and his wife Phyllis just did it. They did not seek accolades or praise. They were humble generous people. When I spoke to him in July I could tell he was looking forward to his heavenly homegoing and being reunited once again with Phyllis. While our hearts are saddened at his passing we rejoice that he is finally home!

  3. Uncle Ray was very supportive of me and my family after our dad passed away. I always enjoyed seeing him and Phyllis at there home over the years. Love and Prayers from our family.


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