Ray H. Venable

Ray H. Venable Jr., 83, of Bethlehem, passed away on February 4, 2021. Born in Memphis, TN, he was the son of the late Ray H. and Merle Evelyn (Trebing) Venable. Ray graduated with his bachelor’s in Ceramic Engineering from Georgia Tech. He worked for Bethlehem Steel as the Superintendent of the Steam, Water & Air department, retiring in 1995. Ray had a variety of hobbies and interests. In his younger years he was an avid golfer and bowler. Later he refinished furniture, enjoyed antiques and caning chairs. He wrote poetry and had a book published called “My Heart Revealed”. He kept a meticulous lawn, complete with a black raspberry patch that produced the best homemade jam ever. He was a benevolent man, devout Christian and loving father.

Surviving are his children: Ray H. Venable III, and his wife Laurie, of Mertztown, David Venable Sr., of Bethlehem, Lee Ann Hudak, and her husband Dave, of Fairfax, VA; Grandchildren: Brittney, Gannon, David Jr., Leslie, Grant, Stephanie, Allison; Great Grandchildren: Chase, Bryce, Emma; and a sister: Evelyn Carole Foreman.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Monday, February 15th at 11 AM at Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1418 Main Street, Hellertown, PA. There will be a calling period from 9 to 11 AM on Monday at the Funeral Home.

To leave online condolences, please visit his “Book of Memories” at falkfuneralhomes.com