Linsey “Ray” Viars, 77 of Bristol, passed away on January 3, 2018 at his home. He was born March 10, 1940 in South Point, Ohio to Calhoun and Lilly (Holley) Viars. He married Barbara Ann Carrico on Oct. 24, 1950. She preceded him in death on May 4, 2016. Surviving are a daughter, Pamela (William) Lewis of Bristol and a son, Richard Viars of South Bend; 3 grandchildren, David (Jo Branson) Humphrey, Lindsay (Nathan Schneider) Bontrager and Emilee (Dylan) Hurst and 2 great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Cole Hurst.
Ray retired as a production worker for Pontiac Motors after many years. He was a member of the U.A.W. and loved his family and his animals.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 pm Friday, Jan. 12th at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, Elkhart, where a funeral service will be held at 10 am Saturday, Jan. 13th. Burial will follow at Oakridge Cemetery, Bristol.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Humane Society of Elkhart County.
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