Ray Clippinger Killian

Ray Clippinger Killian, 95, of Harrisonburg, VA, formerly of Smithsburg, MD, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Sunnyside Presbyterian Nursing Home.
Mr. Killian was born on April 16, 1921 in Shippensburg, PA and was the son of the late Ralph and Mary Belle (Clippinger) Killian. Ray was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Smithsburg, where he was active in many aspects of the church. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening. He was also a member of the Smithsburg Lions Club. Mr. Killian served during World War II as a Merchant Marine.
He and his wife Arlene (Bentzel) Killian, who survives, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on May 5th, 2016.
In addition to his wife, Ray is survived by two daughters, Carol K. Martin and husband Lee of Schnecksville, PA and Karen K. Matthias and husband Bruce of Harrisonburg, VA; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a cousin, Nedra Blanke. He was preceded in death by a sister, Esta Eberly and a grandson, Brian L. Martin.
A memorial service will be held on August 6, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Meredith Chapel at Sunnyside Retirement Community in Harrisonburg with Pr. Virgil Cain officiating. Burial will be held privately in York, PA at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 217, Smithsburg, MD 21783 or Legacy Hospice, 2322 Bluestone Hills Drive #220, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
Those wishing may share a memory or an online condolence by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com
Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, VA. 540.833.2891