Charles "Ray" Raymond Bushong, also known as Charles Raymond Kallay, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 7, at 5:40 p.m. at the residence of a friend, at the age of 63. Ray was born in Baltimore on March 20, 1952 and was the son of Betty Lou (Collars) Bushong of Tampa, Fla. and the late Alexander K. Kallay.
He was a bricklayer by trade. He was a life member of the VFW Post 7130 of Delta, a Disabled Veteran, a member of the York Local 16 Brick Layers Union and a United States Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his mother; two sons, Charles R. Bushong, Jr. of York and his wife, Rebecca and Adam M. Bushong of Airville; two grandchildren, Colin and Ian Bushong; two brothers, Alexander Bushong of Tampa, Fla. and Robert Bushong of Md.; two sisters, Sandra Dill of Glen Rock and Patricia Bushong of Tampa, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Zachariah Caleb Kaynor on May 18, 1995.
Viewing will be Wednesday, June 10 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Burg Funeral Home, Inc., 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion. A Service of Honor and Praise for Ray will begin at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. David D. Tietje, pastor of St. John's United Church of Christ in Red Lion, will officiate. Burial will be on Thursday, June 11 at 1:30 p.m. at Indiantown Gap VA National Cemetery, please meet at the cemetery at 1:15 p.m. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered to the Disabled Veterans National Foundation, 1020 19th St. NW, Ste. 475, Washington, DC 20036.
Ray was a wonderful man and a great father and grandfather who always put the needs of his children before his own. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.