August 25, 1954 ~ August 18, 2023
Raymond T. King, age 68, of Geneva-on-the-Lake, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at UH Geauga Medical Center with his family by his side. Raymond was born August 25, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio.
At the age of 17, Raymond traveled the world serving with the United States Navy. He enjoyed fishing, playing golf, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and spending time in Florida and Geneva-on-the-Lake. Raymond worked for 38 years in the railroad industry when he finally retired in 2013 from CSX Corp.
Raymond is survived by his wife, Sandy; son, Gregory (Jessica) King; two grandchildren, Mitchell and Avery; sister, Nancy (Tim) Barnes; and nephew, Alex Barnes. He was preceded in death by his son, Raymond T. King Jr.; his parents, Raymond and Betty King; father-in-law, Jim Linhart; and nephew, Micah Barnes.
Friends will be received 10 am -12 noon Monday August 21, 2023, at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 S. Broadway, Geneva. A Funeral Service will follow at 12 noon in the funeral home. Final resting place will be Evergreen Cemetery in Geneva.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.
Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family at this time.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Sandy, Gregg, and family,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Words can’t describe how sad I am of hearing this news this AM. Our salvation is that he lived a good life, has two great grandchildren, a caring son to help the love of his life get through this terrible tragedy. Please know that I feel your pain and you have my deepest sympathy my friend.
I am so sad to hear about Theo. Enjoyed visiting with him and Sandy last summer at their home in Geneva on the Lake. He made me feel very welcome. I will miss seeing him walking every morning here at HSC. My prayers and heart go out to his family and friends.
Sending love and prayers to Theo’s family. Remembering good times with Theo, Sandy and their sons during our children’s high school years together. Love to Sandy and Greg and family.
Dearest Sandy, deepest condolence on your loss. Keeping you in our prayers. ❤️
Sandy,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Scoville-Rice
Dear Sandy, Greg and the King family, we were so sorry to learn of Theo’s passing. Given the miles between us, sadly I didn’t have much time to spend with Theo. But the during those times I was with him, I enjoyed every minute of getting to know this bigger than life, gentle giant of a man. With me he was gregarious, funny and warm. Curious about what my life was like in such a strange and faraway place like California, we both enjoyed sharing stories about our lives.
We had one of our few but wonderful visits at my niece’s wedding in Pittsburgh years ago during which we spent some very enjoyable quality time. And also while visiting the family at my childhood summer haven, Geneva-on-the-lake!
He will be missed and fondly remembered.
Wishing you all strength, comfort and peace.
With much love and our deepest sympathies,
Steve, Vicki and Caden
My deepest condolences to the entire King family, Ray was a great person and it was a privilege to know and work with him.
Dearest Sandy, Greg and Family,
Sending you all my love and support during this most difficult time. Theo was a gem, always lighting up the world around him, always fun and entertaining to be around. He will be so greatly missed, but his light will always continue to shine!
My condolences to Ray’s family. A great roadforeman at work, always cracking a joke, and a guy liked by many people. Gonna miss you Ray!
Good man and great co worker you will be missed.