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Obituary For Mr. Ray Dansby

Canton A memorial service celebrating the life of Mr. Ray Tyrone Dansby will be held Saturday August 27, 2022 from 2-5pm at the Gotta Hall, 1717 6th St. SW in Canton, Ohio. Ray Tyrone Dansby was born on December 26, 1951 in Canton, Ohio to the late George Dansby and the late Lillian Dansby. Ray graduated from McKinley High School and then worked at The Timken Company where he retired after close to forty years. Ray was a jack of all trades and often busy doing various things. As an entrepreneur, he led a lawn care business and also owned several rental properties. As a hobbyist and enthusiast, Ray had a fathomless interest in workshops, building tools, machines, and equipment. He also had a passion for restoration of classic cars and owned several favored classics of his own. As a knowledgeable and skillful handyman, Ray was a great resource for information and enlightened anyone in need who sought out his help. He was an avid traveler and often vacationed with family and friends to various places of beautiful wonder. As a lover of dress hats and flavorful wines, Ray enjoyed growing his collection of both. Ray loved to eat! He frequented favorite restaurants around town and conveyed his upbeat and amiable personality to everyone. He built many friendships and family memories while congregating around a table of food. Through an infectious smile and sense of humor, Ray was a straight shooter, never afraid to tell you what was on his mind. He was sincere and comedically down to earth.

He was preceded in death by his parents George and Lillian Dansby; his brother Melvin Dansby; his daughter Raemonda (Rae Rae) Dansby. He leaves to mourn a devoted daughter Dawntreva (Treva) Dansby; one sister, Brenda E. Keith; brother Alvin (Joanne) West; six grandchildren, Raemar Hogsett, Dominique Dansby, Raejean Lucius, Travis Lucius, Tavis Lucius, and Najee Lyon; seven great-grandchildren; nephews Darnell (Stephanie) Mumford, Denmark West, Justin Dansby; niece Samonia Mumford; he had a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends. Ray will be greatly missed and was the joy to many. As a very social man, he had a plethora of special friends who shared unforgettable memories with him.

Guest Book

Gonna miss my dear friend, always in my heart!

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My deepest Sympathy and prayers go out to the Family. I enjoyed working with Ray at the Timken Co. he always had a smile and was very cheerful. R.I.P. Ray. You will be Missed. Art Maurer

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Im going to miss you so much Uncle Ray! I miss are intellectual conversations that we had about life & financial literacy. You played a major role in my life & your memory will always be a treasure. R.I.P Unc, love you always. -Darshanae and Lutton Twins

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