About Us

Mission Statement...

The mission of the Old Time Candy Company is to provide childhood candy memories in such a way that it glorifies God and His plan for our lives. Our goal for every candy order is that it results in a “delighted customer.”

We recognize the dignity of life in our customers, employees and suppliers and treat everyone who crosses our path with the highest standard of integrity and morality. The success of any organization depends on how it serves human needs through the combined efforts of people.

We agree with President Theodore Roosevelt who said, “In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing."

We are...

Karen and Donny Ray of LaGrange, Ohio and we are certified "baby boomers." We grew up in the late fifties and early sixties. It cost 50 cents to go to the "picture show" and a large bag of popcorn from the "dime store" was only a dime (really!). We remember the first McDonalds in Cleveland when the burgers were 15 cents and fries sold for 12 cents... those were the days.

That’s Donny, sitting on his Grandma’s back porch with her favorite dog, Danny. Grandma and Grandpa lived in Columbus, Ohio when this picture was taken in 1951.

What we do... 

We have a lot of fun eating and selling the candy we ate as kids. Our candy is fresh from the manufacturer. We package and ship our candy every day so it gets into your hands (and mouths) quickly. To us diet is a "four letter word."

I am in this 1952 picture of a birthday party in Fairview Park, Ohio. You will have to guess which one is me... I never did look good in a hat.

Our business history...

We do not have a long business history but Donny and I have years of experience eating candy. This is a new adventure for us. It began in July, 1999 when we walked into a large candy store in Cleveland, Ohio that specializes in old time candy. We had no idea that many of our old time favorites still existed. We hope you like what we do and will continue to support us with your purchases and referrals.

2007 begins our 8th year in the candy business. In 2003 we moved into a larger facility and expanded at the beginning of 2004. We moved into a much larger facility in August of 2006. Thanks for helping us be successful.

Our "candy kids" are ready to pack your candy order...

What makes us unique...

We are actually in the "memory business." It is our hope that you will enjoy the candy and at the same time, take a trip down "memory lane." Our Candy you ate as a kid®  packages make wonderful gifts when you just don't know what to buy someone. Everyone loves candy... especially candy you ate as kid.

And now for some real laughs. Here are our graduation pictures...

Karen... Class of 64

Donny... Class of 63