Ray "Joe" Tournoux

January 23, 1929 - May 17, 2020

Raymond J. Tournoux was born on January 23, 1929 in Maximo, Ohio to Raymond M. Tournoux and Helen (Upperman) Tournoux. Joe left this world peacefully on May 17, 2020 to be with the Lord, surrounded by family. He passed suddenly due to complications from surgery. Joe farmed his mother’s farm and then went to work at Republic Steel for six years. He was also employed at Eckert Implement Co. for 33 years before retiring. Mr. Tournoux served in the Korean War and was discharged from the Army Forces of the United States of America with Honors as a Sergeant on May 7, 1952. He also received a Korean Service Medal w/5 Bronze Stars and a Good Conduct medal. Joe’s hobbies were gardening, fishing, hunting and farming. He also enjoyed tinkering in his garage and visiting with his friends. Joe especially enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. Joe is survived by his wife Bernice “Bernie” Tournoux, they enjoyed 65 years together. He is also survived by his daughters, Diane (Eddie) Semborski of PA, JoAnn (Tim) Self of TX and Connie (Jim) Ohman of OH. He is survived by six grandchildren: Michael and Jonathan Semborski of PA, Mrs. Michail Self (Wade) Moore of NC, and Andrew Reed and Katie Reed of OH, Austin Self of TX; one great-granddaughter, Sawyer Moore of NC; two step-grandsons, JJ Ohman and Blake Ohman, both of OH. Joe was also survived by his sister Carol (Dave) Renee of SC; and his brother Bernard (Shirley) Tournoux of OH. He was preceded by his parents; and his siblings, Marion, Mildred, Lucina, Marie, Richard, Rita, and Helen; and two infants Mathew and James. Due to Covid-19 there will be a closed service for immediate family only. Joe will be laid to rest at Highland Memorial Park following Military Honors. You are invited to view Joe's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.