OBIT: Ray William "Bill," THOMPSON, 2005, Somerset, Somerset County, PA
  
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  THOMPSON, Ray William "Bill"  03/11/05  Daily American
  
  Ray William "Bill," Thompson, 66, Somerset, died Feb. 28, 2005, in Zephyrhills,
  Florida. Born Sept. 9, 1938, in Somerset. Married for 45 years to Sandra E., who
  passed away in November 2004. Son of Ray E., deceased, and Iva (Conn) of
  Somerset. Also preceded in death by sister Mary Holloway. Survived by sons, Ray
  W. Jr., married to Doreen Roberts, Cranberry Township; and Robert H., married to
  the former Cynthia Drummond, Boswell; grandchildren, Zachery, Nathan and
  Brianna; and siblings, Emma Walters, Margaret Klink, Betty Flowers, Hazel Pugh
  and Fred. "Pappy" was devoted to his grandkids and loved taking them for rides
  on the tractor or around the yard on the train he built, flying kites, and
  sharing a bowl of his favorite ice cream. Family and friends will miss driving
  by his shop and listening for the hum of power tools as he worked. Bill owned
  and operated RT Crafts and Concessions for many years and looked forward to the
  yearly reunions with friends he and Sandy made while working the Bedford,
  Cambria and Indiana County Fairs, Ford City Heritage Days, Somerfest,
  PumpkinFest and countless other festivals during summer and fall. He enjoyed
  traveling to Florida in the winter to work carnivals and festivals and to help
  at a friend's fruit stand. At Bill's request, no public viewing or service.
  Private arrangements by the family.