Raymond J. Allds, 98, Center Rd., Saybrook Twp., died Monday evening at Ashtabula County Medical Center.

He was born April 9, 1918 in Conneaut, the son of Jay & Bessie  (Snyder) Allds and was a lifelong resident of Ashtabula County.  Raymond worked at Ashtabula Bow Socket for 38 years and retired in 1975. He then went to work at Draco Manufacturing and Fenton Manufacturing during his retirement years.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, a member of Rising Sun Lodge #22 F. & A. M., Scottish Rite, Valley of Cleveland and was an Al Koran Shriner.  Raymond was a talented musician and loved to play the guitar and bass.

Mr. Allds is survived by a daughter-in-law, Candace Allds of Ashtabula, two grandchildren, Marleen (Matthew) Thornton of Arnold, MD & Sean (Domonique) Allds of Lyndhurst.  He was also the great-grandfather to Addison, Delaney & Langdon Thornton; and Parker and Liana Allds

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ruth in 1996, a son, Dennis Allds in 1999, three brothers, Dick, Norman & Bill Allds; and a sister, Alice Amsden.

Graveside services will be held Saturday May 13, 2017 at 11:00 A. M. in Edgewood Cemetery with the Rev. Glen Warner officiating.  No calling hours will be observed.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church, 4317 Park Ave., Ashtaubla, OH  44004 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL  33607.  The Ashtabula Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors and Crematory, 526 W. Prospect Rd., Ashtabula is honored to serve the Raymond Allds family.  Visit fleming-billman.com to view obituary, express condolences or light a candle.

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