March 2, 1919 – November 26, 2010 Born in Detroit, and a lifelong resident of Taylor. Ray was known in the Taylor community as a civic leader and as a third generation home builder. Hundreds of homes stand today in the downriver area as a tribute to Ray's timeless designs and the family's attention to quality and detail. After Pearl Harbor, Ray served in the Pacific with the Army Air Corps. He returned and married Virginia Bette Wyatt. In addition to single home projects throughout the community, Ray helped develop the Melody Lane subdivision with his brother in law Harvey Miller. In late 1940's Ray, his brother Willard, and their father Henry Koths built the St. Paul church building and later the Sunday School addition. Ray realized a dream by designing and building the Plantation Motel, adjacent to his brother Willard popular restaurant The Colonial House. Ray was the first hotelier in the country to conceive of a central hall in the motel which has become the standard in the industry. Later, Ray was recruited to organize the Taylor Township building department where he served as Chief Building Inspector until his retirement. Ray is predeceased by his beloved wife Bette and his brother Willard Koths. He is survived by his sister, Lila Miller, his two sons Kerry Koths of California, Larry Koths of Dexter, Michigan, and grandchildren Bethany and Nathan Koths.