October 17, 1933 - December 30, 2020
Ray Heathington passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 30, 2020 at the age of 87. He is preceded in death by; his parents, Lawrence Heathington and Grace Roby, his loving wife of fifty four years, JoAnn Heathington and son Tony Heathington. Ray is survived by his daughter Shelly Smoak and his four grandchildren, Toni Berning, Saul Smoak, Sunshine Smoak and Christopher Heathington, and 8 great grandchildren.
Ray was born in Mesa, Az. After High School he enlisted in the United States Marine Core from 1951-1954. After his time in the service he married the love of his life , JoAnn Martin and they had two children, Tony and Shelly. Ray was a member of the Cement Masons Local 400 for 55 years. He enjoyed flat tracking, fishing and assembling model airplanes.
There was nothing Ray loved more than his family and most of all his unconditional loyalty and love to his wife JoAnn who he honored until his last day.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Graveside service will be held Monday January 11, 2021 at 10 am at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Heathington family.