Ray Jacob Grasmick, 82, passed away Sunday January 1, 2012 at University of Louisville Hospital.
He was born in Louisville, KY to Raymond & Elsie (Mitchell) Grasmick.
Ray had formerly worked for the Courier-Journal for many years, starting out as a paperboy and then working for the company.
Ray was very devoted to his Church, 9th & "O" Baptist Church. His passion was the church bus ministry, which he devoted many years. Around 1970, He founded the Kentucky Church Tours, bus ministry, which he owned/operated until
his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his Parents and a Sister: Diana Grasmick.
Survivors include his children: Jerry Grasmick (Jane), Tina & Laura Grasmick, and Alisa (Grasmick) Byerly.
3 Grandchildren: Sean D. Grasmick, Jason Skidmore (Alicia), and Dawn M. Grasmick. 2 Great Grandchildren:
Jasmine & Collin Skidmore; 2 Sisters: Doris (Grasmick) Felhoelter and Bonnie Hermann (Darryl); and 5 Nephews.
Funeral Service will be held 12:00 Noon Thursday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy., with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West.
Visitation will be Wednesday 2 - 8 PM.
Expressions of Sympathy: Southeast Christian Church