He was retired from the United States Air Force and National Guard where he was in the radar and photography division. Mr. Ray was instrumental in the development of moon pictures. He was also a local entrepreneur and business owner and was a licensed pilot. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Ramona Patton and a nephew, Stacey Patton.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Reinhart Ray of Monticello; two sons, George C. Ray and wife, Stephanie and David E. Ray and wife, Kim all of Monticello; one daughter, Brenda S. Fiester and husband, John of Southaven, MS; three grandchildren, Aaron N. Ray, Brittany Fiester and Lauren Fiester; two nephews, Ralph and Gary Patton; and his two caregivers, Elaine Connard and Cassie Johnson.
Condolences(15)
R. Pettigrew
, CO Monday, September 9, 2013 With our deepest condolences.Acts 24: 15
Jacqueline Block Robinson
Atkins, AR Thursday, July 25, 2013 You have my sincere sympathy during your time of sorrow. Mr. Ray was really nice person. I remember spending many days with my friend, Brenda Sue Ray. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.Angela Wade Dickson
Natchitoches, LA Tuesday, July 23, 2013 I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Ray's passing. He was always so nice. The whole family made my first year of college very good, carrying me to Mass on Sundays and all. So very sorry.Dean Moffitt & Family
Conway, AR Monday, July 22, 2013 All our Love to you All.We have lost a family member that we all love. What a life he and Buddy had. Hope Heaven is ready for these
two. Just remember the good times.. Dean, Ed,Marty and Scott and families/
Tim Dicus
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR Monday, July 22, 2013 David,I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Praying God's grace will give you strength. Tim
Wanda
, AR Monday, July 22, 2013 The Brinkley, AR graduating class of 1954 sends heartfelt sympathy to the family of Eddie Ray.Becky Meier Hammock
Monticello, AR Monday, July 22, 2013 Im so sorry to hear of Eds passing Im shocked and deeply sadden may God be with yall at this timeLinda Wells
Monticello, AR Monday, July 22, 2013 Prayers are with youElizabeth Robinson
McGehee, AR Sunday, July 21, 2013 Thinking of both of you, David and Kim, and offering you my condolences.Greg & Ginny Adams
Monticello, AR Sunday, July 21, 2013 David, you and your family is in our thoughts and prayers...G&G AdamsBrandy Wolfe
, AR Sunday, July 21, 2013 I am sorry for your lose. Mr Ray was a very sweet man. May God bring you peace.KK Feldhaus
Fordyce, AR Sunday, July 21, 2013 Virginia, George, Sue, David....I am saddened by your loss. God bless you at this time. Eternal rest, grant unto him/ O Lord: and let Your perpetual light shine upon him.James nickolson
Monticello, AR Sunday, July 21, 2013 Prayers going out to your family!!! May God be with you and your family during this difficult time!!! James NickolsonMary J. Feldhaus
St. Louis, MO Sunday, July 21, 2013 May our Lord and Savior bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow! Wish i could be with you, but know that you are in my heart, thoughts and prayers!Joe and Michelle Morphis
ward, AR Sunday, July 21, 2013 May God give peace during your loss.