Raymond D. Paxson, 70, a lifelong resident of rural Pennville, IN. (Penn Twp. Jay Co.) passed away at 9:52 PM on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland, IN.  He was born on Friday, January 8, 1954, in Bluffton, IN.  He married Sue Ellen (Rippy) Paxson on Friday, June 8, 1973 at the Pennville U.M.C.  Ray graduated from Pennville High School in 1972 and graduated from Purdue in 1976 with a bachelor's degree in Horticulture and Teaching. Ray taught at Warren Central High School, worked at Production Credit in Portland, was Vice President of Ossian State Bank, and had also worked at Farm Credit in Bluffton. Ray also worked at Raymond James in Bluffton, Markle Bank in Bluffton, First Merchant's Bank in Bluffton, and retired as Senior Vice President. He was a member of the Gilead Church, Bryant, IN. and was a Jay County farmer for many years. Ray received the Century Farm Award from the Jay Co. Fair Assoc. in 2016 and had also received the Hoosier Homestead Farm award.

Ray will be forever missed by his Wife - Sue Ellen (Rippy) Paxson, Portland, IN, Son - Daniel (Angela) D. Paxson, Pennville, IN, Daughter - Angela (Jason) K. Shawver, Portland, IN, Son - Andrew (Heather) C. Paxson, Bryant, IN, Grandchildren - Nathaniel Paxson, Cameran Paxson, Avery Paxson, Carson Paxson, Kavyn Adams, Ainslee Paxson, & Jacob Shawver, Sister - Donna Bense, Columbus, IN,  Brothers - Edward Paxson, Carmel, IN, Richard Paxson, Bryant, IN, Max Paxson, Bryant, IN, Bill Paxson, Bryant, IN, Mother- in-law and Step Father in law- Alton & Nancy Swingley, Portland, IN, Brother -in- law- Brian (Shelly) Rippy, Winchester, IN, and several Nieces & Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his Father - Carl Paxson, Mother - Mabel Ilene (Hesher) Paxson, Grandchild - Weslee Paxson, Sister - Connie Paxson, Brother - David Paxson, and Father-in-law- Kenneth Rippy.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home located at 109 W. Windsor St. Montpelier, IN.  on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM and one hour prior to service on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

A service to celebrate Ray's life will be at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 17, 2024 with Pastor John Myers officiating.  Interment will follow in the Twin Hill - I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Pennville.

Preferred memorials may be made to the Gilead Church 8435 W. 650 N. Bryant, IN.  47326 or to Rock Steady Boxing 128 E. Market St. Bluffton, IN. 46714

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

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com