Joe Richard Ray's Obituary
Joe Richard Ray, 76, passed away August 6, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born September 11, 1938 in Wilson, AR to William Benjamin and Evie Murphy Ray. He graduated from the University of Memphis. He retired from Sears and Service Master and served on the board of Sears Credit Union. He was preceded by his parents; son, Brad Ray; and twelve brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patsy K. Ray; children, Julie Ray Dean (David) and Jennifer Ray Sexton (Graham); grandchildren, Nick Ray, Alexis Dean, Sydney Dean, James Dean, Knox Sexton, and Amelia Sexton; brothers, Harold Ray and Ralph Ray (Dorothy). He enjoyed spending time with his family (especially his grandchildren), fishing, traveling, and laughing. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:30 p.m. until the time of service at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, August 9 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family requests memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, “Behind the Stone Wall”
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