Ray Sponaugle age 84 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Friday March 10, 2017 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren, OH. He was born on May 5, 1932 in Sutton, WV the son of the late Perry Raymond Sponaugle and Grace L. (Cutlip) Sponaugle. He has lived in Newton Falls for the last 38 years, formerly of Bristolville. Ray married the love of his life, the former Jewell P. Swiger on Feb. 2, 1978. Ray and Jewell have been blessed with 39 years of marriage. He worked as a steel worker at Copperweld Steel in Warren for 35 years retiring in 1981. Ray was a member of the Newton Falls First Church of God. Ray loved playing the fiddle. He has played with many area bands too numerous to mention. He won the national heritage award, the gold seal award of WVA and several Mid America Championships. He played with several well known artists and was greatly loved and talented. He also has made a couple of records and albums playing his favorite music. Loving memories of Ray will be carried on by his wife Jewell P. Sponaugle of Newton Falls, OH; daughters Tami (Rob) Stein of Spring Valley, CA, Rhonda Trickett-Rushnok of Newton Falls, OH, Tonya Trickett of Lake Milton, OH; sons: David (Jo Ann) Sponaugle of Champion, OH, Jeffrey Sponaugle of Denver, CO, Scott (Eileen) Sponaugle of Bazetta, OH, Dwain (Brenda) Miller of Charlestown Twp., OH, Eddie (Niobe) Trickett of Newton Falls, OH; 1 sister: Mildred Kuta of Napoleon, OH, 1 brother Robert Sponaugle of Lakeland, FL,; 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; many nieces & nephews, and his beloved dog Missy. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, Homer Sponaugle and 5 sisters, Edith, Rita, Doris, Nancy and Marjorie. Per Ray's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Newton Falls First Church of God on Saturday March 18, 2017 at 11:00 am with Rev. Arnold Edmondson officiating the service. Family will be receiving friends for calling hours, one hour prior to the service time, from 10:00 to 11:00am at the church. In lieu of flowers the family asks that all donations be made to The First Church of God 426 West Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444 in Ray's name. Arrangements have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view Ray's obituary online or to send condolences to his family please visit www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

Saturday, March 18, 2017 11:00 AM

First Church of God 426 W. Broad Street Newton Falls, OH 44444