Merrill A. Ravenscraft age 75 of Hillsboro died Tuesday evening May 11, 2004 at his residence. He was born January 25, 1929 in Cynthiana, Kentucky. Mr. Ravenscraft was a farmer and welder. He was a former advisor of the Farm Bureau Youth Council, Tractor Club Advisor, member of the New Petersburg Supper Club, an avid hunter and fisherman, a local welder, a McClain sports fan, a motorcycle and dune buggy enthusiast and actively supported Paint Township. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Harris) Ravenscraft whom he had married on November 27, 1952 in Hillsboro, one daughter, Beverly (Clay) McPherson of Leesburg, son Randy (Tracy Anderson) Ravenscraft of Hillsboro, three grandchildren, Chad and Paul McPherson of Leesburg and Stephanie Anderson of Hillsboro. Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Burial will follow in the Gilboa Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Turner & Son Funeral home in Hillsboro. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. For more information or to send condolences to the family please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc
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13416 Spargur Lane Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
13416 Spargur Lane Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
100 Sherwood Dr. Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
Mary Ann and Family So sorry of the passing of your loved one You are in our prayers Deepest sympathy.God Bless Gene/ Joanne
9655 E. Deadfall Road, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
Bev and Clay, Randy and Tracy: Though no one can really say anything to make things any better and time never really prepares us for these difficult times, may you each find a way to celebrate the ways he touched your lives and the legacy of service to the community he has left behind. God bless, Shelly
4912 Brenda Drive Orlando, FL 32812
Mary Ann, So sorry to hear of Merrill's death. I have fond memories of you two at square dances when we were kids. Rosemary is very ill with lunch cancer. :-( Kay Patton Cooksey
4912 Brenda Drive Orlando, FL 32812
Mary Ann, So sorry to learn of Merrill's death. I have such fond memories of us as kids square dancing! Rosemary is very ill with lung cancer. Kay Patton Cooksey
Fco 309th MI BN Fort Hauchuca Az, 85613
I was just doing some resurch on my name when I came across this page and I just want to let you know that my heart goes out for you and your family I'm sure you'll see him again someday
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