He was the son of the late Chester and Arline Heintzelman-Bixler.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis E. Zong-Bixler; a son, Ricardo and (Judy) Bixler, Columbia, Pa; a daughter, Tanya and (Frank) Bowman, Lititz, Pa; four grandchildren, Nathaniel and (Emily) Bowman, East Petersburg, Pa, and Sonia and (Josh) Moul, Milden Hall, England, Nicholas and (Amy) Bowman, Reading, Pa, and Nialls Bowman, Lititz, Pa; three great-grandsons, Brody, Teddy, and Felix, and a sister, Delores Kelleher.
He was preceded in death by twin sisters, Joyce Bixler and Jean Summers.
Ray retired from Armstrong World Industries with 46 years of service. He also served with the US Navy in the Pacific Theater. In his younger years, he was very active in the Lititz Fire Co.
The family would like to thank all the staff at Lancashire Hall and Hospice for the care and kindness given to him.
Contributions may be made in Ray's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 3544 North Progress Avenue, Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
There will be no service.
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