He was married to Bernice Maddox; with this union five kids were born. He was preceded in death by his father, James A McCray; mother, Mattie L. Swift; step-mother Leloa McCray and two baby girls, deceased at birth.
He leaves to cherish his memories three daughters, Sharon (Chris) Anderson, LaRhonda (Stacey) Nelson both from Arizona and Tracie (Troy) Bradshaw from California; one son, Richard T. McCray of Monticello; five brothers, Malvin (Alberta) Ridgell of Sherwood, Cecil (Ann) of New Jersey, Charles Robinson, James (Hazelene) McCray and Dewayne McCray all of Monticello; ten sisters, Charlene McCray of California, Gloria Trudo and Corine McCray Smith both of Milwaukee, WI, Patricia A. Smith from Memphis, TN; Gwendolyn McCray Arrington, Patsy (Leo) Williams, Wanda McCray-Lowe, Bennie McCray (Charley) Vincent, Vickey McCray (Charles) Jacobs all from Monticello; Lola McCray (Arthur) Bess from Murfreesboro, TN; ten grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives who loved him dearly. A special stepson, Lamar Jackson and a very special lady and caregiver, Miss Patricia Staples.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home with burial to follow in Mt. Zion A.M.E. Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday night at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(13)
April
monticello, AR Saturday, March 26, 2016 My sincere condolences go out to the McCray family during this difficult time. May God grant be with you all!Helen Bassett Nixon
Dallas, TX Friday, March 25, 2016 Praying for the McCray Family. May God Keepyou.Earl Wherry, Sr
Dermott, AR Friday, March 25, 2016 To the family of Richard McCray....you have my sympathy.Bonnie Hinson
Dermott, AR Friday, March 25, 2016 He was a good friend of the family...he will be truly missed.Ben & LaShonda Jones
Dermott, AR Friday, March 25, 2016 RIP my friendJanice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Friday, March 25, 2016 James, Bennie & all the McCray family,So sorry for the loss of your dear brother. May God give you comfort in your sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With love & sympathy,
Janice
Vernie Childress
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 24, 2016 May the LORD bless and keep you. This is my prayer to the McCray family.Jacalyn Riley
Westland, MI Thursday, March 24, 2016 May God bless and keep the family in perfect peace during this time of sorry.Love Jackie,
Justus Hudspeth Jr
Huntsville, AL Wednesday, March 23, 2016 May the Love of God be with the family during the lost of Richard, from the Hudspeth family we will remember him always, in Jesus Name Amen!!Marilyn Matthews
Sherwood, AR Tuesday, March 22, 2016 My sympathy to the McCrays and extended family members during this time of loss. May God richly bless and keep you all. He was a good friend of mine.Jeremy&Stacie
, AR Monday, March 21, 2016 Never Forgotten!Maryland SHAW
Monticello, AR Monday, March 21, 2016 PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEALJohn & Paige (Hill) Stell & Family
Monticello, AR Sunday, March 20, 2016 To Mr. Richard's Family - You are all in our thoughts & prayers during the difficult days ahead. Mr. Richard had a kind & gentle soul. Always had a smile on his face & kind words. He will be missed by many & we know he was loved by many as well. RIP/RIL until we meet again. Heaven gained an angel & Earth lost a great friend/man.Love,
John, Paige, Brad, Jake, Jared, Jayson, Colt, & Brayden