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Rickey Votaw Obituary

VOTAW Rickey Joe Votaw, age 65, of Ashley, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 14, 2013 at Grant Medical Center. He was born January 3, 1948, in Washington County, Kentucky, to his late parents, James Votaw and Jenell (Greene) Selby. He retired from Siemans after 12 years and previously worked with Ranco for 23 years. He was a former member of the UAW and IBEW. He is survived by his loving wife, Norma of the home; son, Kris (Debra Martin) of Johnstown; daughters, Cynthia (Edward) Turner of Radnor; Lisa Gale of Delaware; brother, Michael (Susan) of Ashley; sisters, Sandy Votaw of Sunbury; Cindy (Toby) Brown of Marion; step-sister, Ruthanne (Curtis) Poulton of Columbiana; sisters-in-law, Kathy (Lynn) Jordan of Marysville; Carol Overfield of Columbus; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; as well as many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the DeVORE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 75 W. William St., Delaware, where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday with Pastor Paul Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Dale Cemetery in Marysville. Contributions in his memory may be made to Center for Older Adults, 800 Cheshire Road, Suite B, Delaware, OH 43015. For condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2013.

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Jane Arnold Carrier

January 9, 2020

We never get over the loss of a loved one. Hopefully time has helped to heal your grief and pain. Will continue to keep you in my prayers.

Jane Carrier

January 31, 2013

To Ricky's family. I went to grade school with Ricky and thought so much of him. Have thought of him many times over the years. So sorry to hear of his passing. Will keep you all in my prayers in the days ahead. Sincerely Jane Arnold Carrier

January 30, 2013

Norma so very sorry to hear about your loss... Will be praying for you... Connie Butler

Jeff and Colleen Mattox

January 22, 2013

Norma, so very sorry about the loss of your husband. Sending prayers your way.

January 22, 2013

Norma, we are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Sending healing prayers your way. Jeff & Colleen Mattox

January 21, 2013

Norma,

I am so beyond sorry for the loss of your husband! Please accept our condolences as we grieve with you during this time! We are praying for you dear!

Michelle Donovan and Natalie Kalista

Teresa & Phil Coykendall

January 20, 2013

Norma I just heard, We are sorry & so sad to hear About Rick. Please if you need to take or anything let us know.
Teresa & Phil

January 19, 2013

I am very sorry for your loss. I worded in the toolroom with Rick and we benched together for at one time. Prayers for your family!!!

Curtis M, Shirkey

January 19, 2013

So Sorry Norma for your loss. I got to know Rickey well Scioto Valley 1962. Buckeye Valley we all when our different ways. I'll be praying for you and your family. Bless You, Mick Shirkey

Martha and Kevin Irwin

January 18, 2013

Norma so sorry I did not know we are thinking about you Martha and Kevin

Sunny Adams

January 18, 2013

Cindy, I mourn with you in the loss of your father. He is irreplacable. You have the prayers of my early morning prayer team and those of the Department of Taxtion who are your friends and co-workers. God grant you His peace at this time.

Patricia Turney

January 18, 2013

So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with the whole family.

Wesley & Marsha watson

January 17, 2013

Norma, sorry for your loss. I worked with rick for years at Ranco.

Debi & Randy Hodges

January 17, 2013

Norma,
Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. We were so sorry to hear about Rickey.

January 17, 2013

So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with Norma & the entire family
Butch Votaw, Spring Hill, Florida

LISA WALDRON

January 17, 2013

I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Linda Wells

January 17, 2013

I am sorry to hear about Rick. My prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of grief.

Jerry Carter

January 17, 2013

Sorry to hear about Rickey he sure was a swell guy, i worked with him in Urbana.

Kristy Burrell

January 16, 2013

Hugs and big sloppy kisses to your family Cyndi...heavy heart..

Tanya Evans

January 16, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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