Ray Knull

Ray Knull, 57, of Urbana entered the Church Triumphant at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 18, 2014. Ray fought cancer for the last 8 years with strength, grace and a positive attitude. He was born January 8, 1957 in Urbana, a son of the late Arthur M. Knull and the late Grace (Geuy) Knull. Ray graduated from Urbana High School in 1975 and Capital University in 1985. He worked at Honeywell Grimes for 35 years and was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church. He was a talented woodworker and stained glass artist, and was most proud of building their home with the help of family and friends. Ray was a proud athletic parent and enjoyed being part of his sons sports. He is survived by his wife, and high school sweetheart, Deborah (Keebaugh) whom he married August 11, 1979; sons Justin (Helen) of Lansing, MI, Garret (Courtney) of Urbana, Kalen (Tara) of Sycamore, IL and was a proud and loving grandfather to his 5 grandchildren, Grace, Calum, Jude, Hailey and Logan. Other survivors include his sisters, Pat (Jerry) Holland of St. Paris, Carol Nolte of Urbana; brother, Phil (Mitzi) Knull of Conover and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Felix and the angels of the Springfield Regional Cancer Center for their love and care over the past many years. The family will receive friends 2:00-4:00 P.M. and 6:00-8:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 22, 2014 in the WALTER & SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Urbana. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M on Thursday, October 23, 2014 in the Messiah Lutheran Church, 1013 East Lawn Avenue, Urbana, OH 43078 with Pastor Scott Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Urbana. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rays memory to Messiah Lutheran Church or to the Cancer Association of Champaign County, P.O. Box 38125, Urbana, OH 43078. Condolences may be expressed to the family at walterfunerals.com.