Ray G. Bullion

Ray G. Bullion, 67, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at his home after a sudden illness. He was born September 7, 1937 in Burdine, KY. He has been a Vermilion resident for the past 45 years, moving from Kentucky. He retired in 1992 from Ford Automotive Plant in Lorain after 33 years, as a line supervisor. After his retirement he continued working on a call in basis for Ford. He was a member of the Ely Mason Lodge #424, Vermilion, the Vermilion Fish and Game Club, and was a social member of AMVETS Post #22, Vermilion. He had coached Little League Baseball, and had been an assistant Boy Scout Master. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and attending turkey shoots. He loved and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara (nee Braddock); 3 sons, Ray (Diana) Bullion II of Lakewood, CA; Kenneth Bullion of Cuyahoga Falls, and Michael (Kim) Bullion of Scott Air Force Base, Ill; 2 daughters, Debbie (Charles) McNeely of Enon, OH and Patty (Shawn) Hessler of Sandusky, grandchildren, Scott, Amy and Kyle McNeely; Paul, Katelynn and Thomas Ray Hessler; and Jennifer, Todd, Blake, Jessica and Julie Bullion; 2 brothers, Ron Bullion and James Bullion both of Huron; a sister, Bonnie Brondhaver of Vermilion; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kellie McNeely in 1985; 2 sisters, Carol Sue Bullion and Loretta Whitaker; and his parents, Raymond "Joe" and Hazel Bullion. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 18, 2005, 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. A Masonic service will be conducted by the Ely Lodge # 424 at 7:00 p.m. Services will be held at the Riddle Funeral Home, Saturday, February 19, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Father Jim Holmer, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church will officiate. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com