Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Albert, Raymond Louis May 24, 2016
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Sat. June 4, 20167

RAYMOND LOUIS ALBERT 1927-2016
Raymond Louis Albert "Big R" was born on April 7, 1927 in Lansing, Michigan. He died
peacefully at home on May 24, 2016 at the age of 89.

Ray was an amazing athlete excelling in football, basketball, baseball, boxing and
golf. He was a 4 letter athlete, graduating from Sexton High School in 1945. He was inducted
into the Sexton Hall of Fame in 2014. He served in the Navy during World War II. After
the war, he started working at Speaker, Hines and Thomas and retired in 1985 after 40 years.
He was a huge U of M fan, a feisty man, whose bark was usually bigger than his bite. He
embraced his Lebanese heritage and had a heart of gold.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and his son, Eddie.

Survivors include the live of his life, Grace, whom he married on June 30, 1957;
sons, Jeff (Shelly) and Ray (Shelley); six grandchildren; sister Gloria; and many family and
friends. His grandkids were everything to him and he will be missed dearly.

A celebration of his life will be held on June 30 at 11 a.m. at St. David's Church,
1519 Elmwood Road, Lansing Mi. 48917. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
Hospice of Michigan, Ada.

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