Grady Mitchell Ray

On Dec. 2, 2013 our beloved father Grady M. Ray passed away at his home in Midwest City. He was the 10th child born to W.M. and Sarah Ann Matthews Ray on March 29th, 1921 in Lula, OK. He grew up in the Lula area until joining the Army at the onset of WWII. He served as a medic in Central Europe earning several medals. Upon returning home from the service he met his future wife, Bobbie Jean Marr at a dance where he was playing guitar. They were married on March 21 1948 and made their home in Allen, OK. They had four children and many happy memories. He raised his family on their farm and drove a gasoline transport truck for Rob-Lon Oil Co. He moved to Midwest City in 1965 where he worked as a maintenance supervisor for Total Petroleum Co. After retiring in 1991 he enjoyed many years of traveling, fishing and his passion for gardening. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years and son Harvey DeWayne. He is survived by daughters Betty Kuykendall (Ken) of Tulsa, Molly Spencer (Steve) of MWC, Connie Hack (Matthew) of Norman, 11 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation Dec. 4-6 at Paylor Funeral Home MWC, OK. Services Sat. Dec 7 at Richmond Ave. Freewill Baptist Church, 501 W. Broadway, Allen, OK. at 2:00 p.m. Interment at the Allen Cemetery to follow.