Ray VanKirk's obituary , Passed away on April 12, 2026 in Landrum, South Carolina

Ray VanKirk

July 21, 1941 - April 12, 2026 (84 years old)

Landrum, South Carolina

Ray VanKirk's obituary , Passed away on April 12, 2026 in Landrum, South Carolina

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Petty Funeral Home

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Ray VanKirk

July 21, 1941 - April 12, 2026 (84 years old)

Landrum, South Carolina

Ray VanKirk Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ray VanKirk of Landrum, South Carolina, who passed away on April 12, 2026, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ray VanKirk to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond VanKirk and Margaret VanKirk (Peggy); his wife Zelda Rosti-VanKirk; his granddaughter Alissa Negus; and his siblings, Ron VanKirk and Mindy Driscoll.

He is survived by: his children, Jill Negus (Jon Levy) and Michael Raymond Stone (Shea); his grandchildren, Rae Anne Negus-Bell (Brett) and Ellie Stone; his great grandchildren, Korbin Negus and Oaklyn Bell; his sisters, Mary Lou Diehl, Maureen Steenwyk (Ed) and Marcia Gustavson (Bob); and his siblings-in-law, Linda Van Kirk and Tom Driscoll. He is also survived by several extended family members, friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Petty Funeral Home



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