Edward Thomas "Tommy" Ray, age 80, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016. Born in Robeson County, NC on September 20, 1935, he was the son of the late Wade Hampton Ray and Emily Suggs Ray. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gene Austin Ray.
He is survived by his wife Betty Nichols Ray of 58 years; his four sons, Dennis Ray of Nashville and fiancé, Joan, Thomas Ray and his wife, Sandra of Tarboro, Randy Ray and his wife, Ann of Hinesville, GA, Kenneth Ray and his wife, Pauline of Check, VA; brother Ted Ray and his wife, Emma of Lexington; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Jerome Mozingo officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives earlier Tuesday, March 15, 2016 from 12:30 - 2 p.m. Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Memorials of one's choice are accepted.
Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount. |
