Raymond "Ray" J. Headley Sr.

July 21, 1929 - April 1, 2022

Raymond J. “Ray” Headley, age 92 of Kalkaska passed away peacefully on Friday, April 1, 2022. He was born to the late, Jesse and Eva (Blimka) Headley on July 21, 1929, in Oxford, Michigan. Ray married Helen “Peg” Scriver in Elk Rapids, Michigan. She preceded him in passing March of 2006. He was active in the 4-H programs and was a semi-professional clown making children laugh at birthday parties. Ray enjoyed farming, woodworking, and puzzles. Ray was honorably discharged from the United States Marines. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 480. Ray is survived by his two sons, Raymond J. Headley, Jr., of Mancelona, Michigan, and Eugene “Rusty” Headley, of Kalkaska; sister, Jessica Ann (Tim) Williams, of Caro, Michigan; sisters-in-law, Barbara Headley, Mary Headley, Hazel Headley, and Judy Headley; a brother-in-law, Bob Snyder of St. Helen. He was preceded in passing by siblings, Lola Valentine, Nancy Snyder, Frankie Headley, Clayton Headley, Irene Headley, Leon Headley, Duane Headley, Michael Headley, and Gerry Headley. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements provided by Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.