Nathaniel James Ray's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2025 in Defiance, Ohio

Nathaniel James Ray

July 18, 1996 - July 23, 2025 (29 years old)

Defiance, Ohio

Nathaniel James Ray's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2025 in Defiance, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaffer Funeral Home Inc

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Nathaniel James Ray

July 18, 1996 - July 23, 2025 (29 years old)

Defiance, Ohio

Nathaniel James Ray Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Nathaniel James Ray of Defiance, Ohio, who passed away on July 23, 2025 at the age of 29. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his grandmothers, Connie Mazur and Linda Ray. He is survived by: his parents, Christina Ray, (Archambeault) and Donovan Ray, Sr. of Defiance; his daughters, Ellie Ray and Harlyn Ray of Defiance; his siblings, Justin Salaz (Crystal Reyna) of Defiance, Regina Salaz of Chicago, IL, Pedro Salaz of Defiance, Zackary Ray of Defiance, Donovan Ray (Hannah) of Oakwood, OH and Taylor Michel (Jason) of Holgate, OH.; and his grandfathers, Roger Ray of Defiance and Chico Arroyo of Napoleon, OH. He is also survived by his family and many good friends.

Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaffer Funeral Home Inc



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