Ray Alan “Frosty” Frost, of Mansfield passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Wedgewood Estates where he called home for the past nearly two years. Born and raised in Mansfield, Ohio, on June 16, 1948 he was the son of the late Arthur and Ann (Lump) Frost. Ray was a 1966 graduate of Malabar High School, attended The Ohio State University and served in the Marine Corps Reserves.
Ray was a well know salesman for various companies in northern Ohio including Mansfield Distributing where he was known as the “wine salesman” and Shelby Welded Tube. Ray was a member of the Order of the Owls Nest #1152, the Fraternal Order of Police and Shelby Country Club. He was personable and made many special friends over the years.
In his spare time, he had several hobbies over the years including bowling, golfing, boating at Charles Mill Lake, playing cards, and in his retired years, social time with his friends at the Owls. He enjoyed golfing trips to Florida and golfing at his favorite courses: Little Apple and Shelby Country Club.
Ray is survived by his loving children, Jay (Lori) Frost and Jodi (Jerry) Evans; grandchildren, Jessica (Aaron) Blanton, Jacob (Taylor) Evans, Owen Lipscomb, Morgan, Adyson and Mason Frost; six great-grandchildren; nieces, Ashley Heslep, Megan Pieper; and nephew, Matthew Pieper.
In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his sister and brother in law, Karen and Chuck Mosier; and nieces, Lisa (Lou) Pieper and Cindy Heslep-Delarber.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the special staff of Wedgewood Estates-especially Angie, Kayla and Mary, and SouthernCare Hospice- principally Ella, for their compassionate care.
The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Wappner Funeral Directors-Ontario, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Road. The funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest in Mansfield Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Adaptive Sports Connection, 6000 Harriott Road, Powell, OH 43065.
