Kenneth Ray Dishman "Ray-Ray", 58, of Montpelier, IN, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on Wednesday, February 2, 1966, in Hartford City, IN.  In June of 1991 Ray-Ray met the love of his life, Toni Pierson and they were married on Saturday, March 20, 2004 in Montpelier, IN.  Ray was a 1984 graduate of Blackford County High School. He had worked for Metropolitan Environmental in Muncie for 15 years and Pena's Mechanical since 2007. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and fishing and just enjoying life. Ray especially loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. He was always the life of the party and enjoyed being outdoors.

He will be forever missed by his wife - Toni Dishman, Montpelier, IN, mother - Lorene "Polly" Dishman, Montpelier, IN, son - Joshua Ray (Stacey) Dishman, Hartford City, IN, son – James Randolph (Alyssa) Dishman, Alexandria, IN, daughter - Anastacia Nicole (Jarren) Dishman, Muncie, IN, son - Kendric Josiah (Maddy) Dishman, Montpelier, IN, grandchildren - Jayden, Brantley, Evan, Paxton, and Brogan, sister - Darlene (John) Alfrey, sister-in-law - Annette (Rocky) Loney, Montpelier, IN, brothers-in-law – Yancy (Sarah) Slater, Montpelier, IN, Charles (Angie) Hunt, Toledo, OH, James (Ashley) Hunt, Toledo, OH, and several nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father - James Kenneth Dishman, paternal grandparents- John & Lottie Dishman, and maternal grandparents- Winston & Agnes Turner.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home located at 109 W. Windsor St. Montpelier on Thursday August 1, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, August 2, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

A service to celebrate Ray's life will be at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 3, 2024 with Pastor Jack Littlefield officiating.  Interment will follow in the Brookside Memorial Park in Montpelier.

Preferred memorials:  Riley Children's Foundation PO Box 3356 Indianapolis, IN.  46206 or Montpelier Harrison Twp. Cancer Fund

The family would like to say a special thank you to Heart to Heart Hospice for taking such good care of Ray.

Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com