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Ray William Funk, Jr.
December 22, 1945 - October 4, 2023
Dec 22, 1945 - Oct 4, 2023
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Ray William Funk Jr.
1945-2023
Ray William Funk Jr., 77, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 4, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN after a battle with dementia, Parkinson's disease, and pneumonia.
Ray was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on December 22, 1945, and grew up on his family’s orchard in Breinigsville, PA. He graduated in 1963 from Northwestern Lehigh High School in New Tripoli, PA. Ray was a 1967 …
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What were Ray's favorite local spots?
For Ray and me, I have to say that the extended family gathering place, an old one r…
For Ray and me, I have to say that the extended family gathering place, an old one room school…
For Ray and me, I have to say that the extended family gathering place, an old one room schoolhouse that was purchased …
What were Ray's favorite vacation spots?
Canon Beach Oregon. When Ray returned from Vietnam a standout memory was a weekend …
Canon Beach Oregon. When Ray returned from Vietnam a standout memory was a weekend trip to Re…
Canon Beach Oregon. When Ray returned from Vietnam a standout memory was a weekend trip to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware wi…
What were Ray's favorite movies?
The entire Clint Eastwood collection was probably at the top of the list. But we wa…
The entire Clint Eastwood collection was probably at the top of the list. But we watched many…
The entire Clint Eastwood collection was probably at the top of the list. But we watched many movies of many genres. …
What were Ray's favorite songs or musical artists?
Everything from Jim Reeves to Queen. He was a country and pop music lover for sure!…
Everything from Jim Reeves to Queen. He was a country and pop music lover for sure! Our famil…
Everything from Jim Reeves to Queen. He was a country and pop music lover for sure! Our family still has his record co…
Timeline
Born
December 22nd, 1945
Allentown, PA
Graduated from high school
1963
Northwestern Lehigh High School, Pennsylvania 309, New Tripoli, PA
Started a job at Dorney Park
1963
Allentown, PA
Survived by
Judith Funk
Wife
Christopher Funk
Son
Jennifer Borne
Daughter
Meredith Elmore
Daughter
Timothy Funk
Son
Dennis Funk
Brother
Charles Funk
Brother
Marysue Bulcavage
Sister
Devin Funk
Grandson
Connor Funk
Grandson
Brennen Funk
Grandson
Austin Funk
Grandson
Brayde Elmore
Grandson
Matty Vietri
Great Grandson
Dashiell Borne
Great Grandson
Oliver Borne
Great Grandson
Van (Pham) Funk
Daughter-in-law
Kylee (Gower) Funk
Daughter-in-law
Matthew Borne
Son-in-law
Brian Elmore
Son-in-law
Alyssa Elmore
Granddaughter
Brydon Lear
Grandson
Sidney Borne
Grandson
Katie Borne
Granddaughter
Sophie Borne
Granddaughter
Abigail Funk
Granddaughter
Lydia Funk
Granddaughter
Predeceased by
Gloria Funk
Mother
Ray Funk Sr.
Father
Diane Funk
Sister
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Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Smith Family Funeral & Cremation Services
Hospice care provided by
Alive Hospice Murfreesboro
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