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Community volunteers Obituary: Raymond

propose pickleball/tennis “Ray” Back

courts tament to his dedication and love for his
community.
About a year ago sparks of inter- tinyurl.com/bdwkay3c or you can scan Ray was a longtime member of
est about turning the old retired tennis the QR code below to get started. Print- the Community Bible Church and found
courts near the Tri-Valley High School ed forms are also available at the Ware- great joy in singing hymns for all to en-
into revitalized tennis and pickleball house Restaurant in Dresden. Please joy. We find comfort knowing he is now
courts emerged from an online discus- complete the survey on or before Sep- singing with the angels and rejoicing
sion. A group of volunteers are spear- tember 30. with Jesus.
heading the task of getting the project Ray lived his life with a heart full of
underway and are looking for anyone love and a spirit that uplifted everyone
interested in either tennis or pickleball around him. His signature saying, “Here
to please fill out a brief survey which will We Go, Rippin’ & Tearin’,” was his way of
help to provide proof of community in- embracing life with joy and enthusiasm.
terest which is essential to moving the As we say our final earthly goodbyes, we
proposed project forward. hold onto the warmth and joy he brought
You can fill out the quick interest into our lives and we look forward to our
survey online at heavenly reunion.
Ray is survived by his loving wife,
Raymond “Ray” Back, 84, of Cheryl Back; three daughters, Jodi Back,
Gospel Sings Voluntary Frazeysburg, Ohio, passed away peace- Kathy (Jody) Williams, and Susan (Bri-
fully on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at
an) Sterling; five grandchildren, Sydney
Born on January 20, 1940, to Betty

Sept. 6 First Baptist Church Dresden water Genesis Hospital. (Kaden) Wortman, Jared Williams, Rylie
Sept. 20 First Baptist Church Dresden Goddard and Coleman Victor Back in Sterling (Cooper Cass), Cade Sterling,
Sept. 27 Trinway UMC conservation Mansfield, Ohio. Ray was a one-of-a-kind and Bailey Williams; two great-grand-
children, Vila and Colson Wortman; and
(5PM Wiener Roast, 7PM Music) notice man—a loving husband, a strong dad, several nieces and nephews.
a superhero grandpa, a caring great-
He was preceded in death by his
All Gospel Sings start at 7pm. grandpa, and a friend to all who knew parents, Betty Goddard and Coleman
For questions call Mary Lee at The villages of Dresden and New him. Victor Back; and in-laws, Viola and Gil-
Ray was a devoted husband to Cher-
740-624-3985 Concord have requested that residents yl Back, his beloved wife of 62 years. bert “Bert” Hardesty.
conserve their water usage until further Their love began with letters he wrote Calling hours were held on Thurs-
Homecoming notice due to ongoing drought condi- from basic training and grew into a life- day, August 29, 2024 from 2:00-4:00pm
tions.
and 6:00-8:00pm at Frazeysburg Chapel
long bond that was the heart of our fam-
of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 110 W.

Refraining from washing cars, or
2024 watering lawns are two of the ways resi- ily. Ray loved spending time with 3rd Street.

A memorial service lead by Ray’s
dents can help in the effort to conserve
water. his family, especially playing Yahtzee nephew, Rusty Hardesty and brother-in-
around the kitchen table. He was also a
Plan to attend historic Chalfant Here are some other tips from epa. dedicated fan at sporting events, always law, Bud Hardesty, took place on Friday,
Church’s dinner and program on Sep- gov that can be useful in general to save supporting the Tri-Valley Scotties and August 30, 2024 at Frazeysburg Chapel
tember 8th. A carry-in dinner starts at on your water usage. Johnstown Johnnies. Whether it was a of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home begin-
1:00 p.m. with the program beginning at • Turn off the tap while shaving or Friday night football game, a Saturday at ning at 11:00 am.
2:00 p.m. Pastor Donna Edsall of Musk- brushing teeth. the softball field or a gymnastics meet, In lieu of flowers, donations may be
ingum Church will bring the message. • Showers use less water than baths, as Ray could be found with a Pepsi and pop- made to the Frazeysburg Fire Depart-
long as you keep an eye on how long
Come and enjoy a time of reminiscing you’ve been lathering up. corn in hand, cheering on his grandkids. ment or the Community Bible Church.
and Christian fellowship. The church is • Plug up the sink or use a wash He also loved supporting Johnstown’s
located five miles north of Dresden on basin if washing dishes by hand. Big Red Band and enjoyed dancing to
County Road 439. • Use a dishwasher—and when you the beat of the percussion section. Ray Secret Santa
do, make sure it’s fully loaded!
• Scrape your plate instead of was always the first to celebrate after a
rinsing it before loading it into the big win, and his home quickly became a Challenge
dishwasher. favorite place for everyone to visit as he
• Keep a pitcher of drinking water was known as “Grandpa Ray” to many.
ADVERTISE IN THE DRESDEN BUZZ. in the refrigerator instead of letting He also cherished his mornings Homeless Hands of Zanesville is col-
740-270-2408 the faucet run until the water is cool. spent at Bobby’s Diner and McDonald’s lecting items and spare change to help
• Thaw in the refrigerator overnight local schools with their Secret Santa
rather than using a running tap of hot with friends, and he looked forward to Shops to make them affordable to all
water. his winters in Florida, enjoying the sun- children, regardless of economic status.
• Add food wastes to your compost pile shine and company of friends.
instead of using the garbage disposal. A veteran of both the Marine Corps Items and monetary donations will be
• Wash only full loads of laundry or use and Army, Ray took great pride in his delivered to the schools November 20,
the appropriate water level or load service and was always ready to help 2024. Any donations can be dropped off
size selection on the washing at 522 Woodlawn Ave. at the front door.
machine. anyone in need. After his military ser- Monetary donations can be placed in
“It is our hope that the voluntary re- vice, he continued to serve as a first the locked mailbox. Call 740-617-7164
strictions will be sufficient to get us all responder, holding positions as a Dres- for any questions.
through this difficult time. Thank you den Police Officer, an auxiliary Licking
in advance for your understanding and County Sheriff and a volunteer Frazeys-
support in this attempt to preserve the burg Firefighter. One of his proudest mo- PUT YOUR COMMUNITY
village water supply,” stated Dresden ments was being named Grand Marshal ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE BUZZ.
Mayor Greg Morrison. of the Frazeysburg Homecoming, a tes- EMAIL: INFO@DRESDENBUZZ.COM.

Bible-based character Community Alice in wonder land
education during school Sale By Alice Stratman Smith

hours (specials or lunch).
Here are some more comments that Lin- • Follow Jesus!!
The Dresden American Legion will da Purtee (died 2013) wrote in her bible. • ‘Once upon a time’ never comes
be having their annual Community Sale Her husband Sam (died 2023) gave me again.
Saturday, September 14th, starting at permission to copy these from her bible. • Anger is merely the excuse to
9AM at the legion hall in Dresden. The They are from a precious friend who is control others and make them
famous “gravy burgers” will be sold for gone from this earth but not forgotten: conform to what they want.
lunch. Spots are still available for $10. • Have you had joy in your life? • We need no final authority among
Anyone wishing to reserve a spot contact • Have you brought joy to others in us; we need only unity.
Cathy Clark at 614-657-5254. Please your life? • Everything in my life now lived
join us to see what treasure you might • When a child is born, so is a seems like an imagination, or an
find. grandma! old dream I have dreamed in my
• We are here for awhile; get all the sleep.
good laughs you can. • He said, “Will you love me the rest
• Love is all we have; the only way of my life?” She said, “no, I’ll love
we can help others. you the rest of my life.”