Edwin Ray Geary Sr, 76, of Coshocton passed away at Aultman Hospital in Canton on Thursday February 20, 2014.
Ray was born in Hoskinsville, OH on November 24, 1937 to the late Wesley and Dorothy Geary.
He was a hard worker throughout his life, he worked for John Hill Trucking and had retired from Edmont Wilson. His faith and love for God was very important to him.
Ray is survived by his children Latricia (Kevin) Schlarb of Coshocton, Connie (Corey) Persing of Chang Mia, Thailand, Steven “Motor” (Vicki) Geary of Fresno, Carolyn (Ben) McHugh of Fresno and Edwin (Rachel) Geary Jr. of Warsaw; nineteen grandchildren Michael (Allison) Schlarb, Valerie Young, Vanessa (Rob) Durbin, Mark Schlarb, Matthew Schlarb, Amanda Geary, Nathanial Persing, Gabrialla Persing, Ikaiasha Persing, Rachel Geary, Tyler Ridenour, Hayden Geary, Joey McHugh, Brooke McHugh, Abagail McHugh, Brianne Brown, Micha, Courtney and Jon; five great grandchildren Brad, Brandon, Duke, Breighlynn and Emily; sister Wava Joy Schafer of Caldwell; brother Elton M. (Elaine) Walters of Pleasant City, OH; brother in law Sam (Susan) Guilliams of Coshocton; several nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife and “heartsweet” Virginia L. (Guilliams) Geary who passed away in 2013, they were married for 54 years; a son Jonathan Allen Geary; granddaughter Alexis Ridenour; brother Carl W. Geary.
Friends may call at The Miller Funeral Home, 639 Main St., Coshocton on Thursday February 27, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 11:00 AM with Pastor William Blair officiating. Interment will follow in Valley View Cemetery, Warsaw. Memorial contributions may be directed to Calvary Chapel Bible Methodist Church, envelopes will be available at the funeral home.