Raymond "Ray" Ludlum of Blanchester, OH. Born November 19, 1917 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Charles Ludlum and Theresa (nee Merkel) Collins and passed away August 15, 2012 in Montgomery, OH. He was the loving husband of the late Margaret (nee Hebenstreit) Ludlum; dear father of Kathleen (Michael) Paris of Blanchester, OH, Paul (Cecilia) Ludlum of Blanchester, OH and the late Linda Sue Paul and Raymond "Sonny" Ludlum; proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren; beloved brother of Lucille Burge and the late Houston Ludlum and Robert Ludlum; caring half-brother of the late Margie Daniels; Ray is also survived by his former son-in-law, Donnie Paul. Friends will be received from 12-2 PM Monday August 20, 2012 at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH 45107. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Monday August 20, 2012 also at the Funeral Home with Rev. JL Runk Officiating. Interment Jefferson Twp. Cemetery, Westboro, OH. Family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the American Cancer Society 2808 Reading Road Cincinnati, OH 45206 or the American Heart Association 5211, Madison Rd, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, United States, 45227. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Blanchester 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH US 45107