A 1994 graduate of Drew Central High School, he served in the Arkansas National Guard until 2004. He was a valued employee of Union Pacific from February 2003 until his death.
In 1997, he was united in holy matrimony to Lynn York. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Lynn, his three daughters, Raelyn, Rebecca and McKenna, all of El Paso, TX, two brothers, Eric (Callie) and Randy King, their son and daughter, Alysia and Isaac, all of Monticello, AR; one sister, Sharon King of Dallas, TX; his father and mother-in-laws, Richard and Jerri York of Bald Knob, AR; sister-in-laws, Michelle York of Bald Knob, AR, and Camille York of Joaquin, TX; nieces, Lindsey York Morton of Etoile, TX, Precious Ridgell of Dallas, TX, Taylor Lilley of Joaquin, TX, MacKenzie McGinnis of Bald Knob, AR, Lourdes Benson of Monticello, AR; and nephews, Zachary McGinnis of Bald Knob, AR, and Jackson McGinnis of Bald Knob, AR; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, with burial in Union Ridge #2 Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM till service time. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(11)
~lil red
Pflugerville, TX Friday, May 15, 2015 There are not even enough words to describe the pain I feel.Thank you for all the good times shared and memories made to bestow in my heart. You will be missed abundantly. This world has definitely lost a soldier.
RIP, THUNDER!
~lil red
Nora
Mercedes, TX Sunday, April 12, 2015 Big J ... My heart sadness it is unexplainable. This is really bad news to me I met him years ago and we became really close. I would travel hours to see him just to keep him company and have a great time. I lost contact with him and kept calling and emailing with no response. Big J thank you for all the good Times. I'm sorry I was not able to say good bye.My condolences to your family especially your girls maGod Bless them and protect them. Girls your daddy was a great man and he loved you so much. He often talked about you both.
Jerod (JRoc) Jackson
Houma, LA Monday, December 22, 2014 Ray, Cross and I will miss you man. You were our partner, and friend. Just sitting here thinking about some of the road trips we took together while we lived in Monticello. God bless the family and rest in peace my friend.Latrina Hunter Chambers
Carrollton, TX Saturday, December 13, 2014 Ray Ray was such a joy attending school with...he always brought the laughter in class and on our basketball road trips. His cheerfulness will be missed but not forgotten! May God be with his love ones as they experience this time of sorrow.With love, your classmate-c/o 94!
Trice
Anita Densmore
Fountain Hill, AR Saturday, December 13, 2014 Praying for the family.Ray was my class mate and friendHe will be missed
Bonnie Wilson Cruce
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 13, 2014 This breaks my heart. I had Ray Ray in third grade and loved him. I watched him grow into a mature young man. After leaving Monticello, I lost contact with him. He was a funny and loving student. I know he will be missed by many people. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you.Steve Jones
Monticello, AR Friday, December 12, 2014 I didn't see Ray Ray but once after graduating high school but it was an extremely sad day when I heard the news. His family will be in my prayers for strength and guidance during this huge loss.Tina Johnson
Monticello, AR Friday, December 12, 2014 Praying for you all. May God comfort you during these difficult times.Rev & Sis Terrance Steward
dumas, AR Friday, December 12, 2014 My prayer are with you. God bless you.Lucy Hernandez
Mesa, AZ Thursday, December 11, 2014 My deepest condolences go out to the McCoy Family. Johnnie was an amazing man full of energy and was always happy. I will always remember his laugh and all the wonderful memories that we shared. You will be dearly missed. This was his favorite saying..."TapOut"Malcolm Everett
Atlanta, GA Wednesday, December 10, 2014 A brother, a friend, and great co worker gone but never forgotten. God is still in conttol. Praying for the family and friends