Ray William Fifer

Ray William Fifer, 75, of Bridgewater passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Royal Care at Birch Ridge in Staunton.

He was born on February 7, 1948 and was a son of the late Ora Wilson and Myrtle Marie (Miltenberger) Fifer.

Ray was a farmer and had worked in the parks and recreation department for the City of Harrisonburg prior to his retirement. He was a member of Summit Church of the Brethren.

Ray was united in marriage on July 3, 1971 to Patsy Miller Fifer.

Surviving in addition to his wife is his daughter, April Soltis and husband Joseph; granddaugher, Kailah Grace Soltis; four sisters, Ruth Fifer, Carolyn Seilhamer and husband Larry, Wilma Ryman and husband Cecil, and Judith Stoddard and husband Rick and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service celebrating Ray's life will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Mount Crawford Cemetery with Pastor Tim Craver officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Summit Church of the Brethren, 314 Summit Church Rd., Bridgewater, VA 22812 or Gideons International, PO Box 734, Harrisonburg, VA 22803.

The family wishes to express their thanks to the many places and caregivers that helped take care of Ray during his illness.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at johnsonfs.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in Bridgewater.