Ray was a 1971 graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School in Bryan. He played all sports excelling in Basketball, he was an avid sports fan.
Ray owned Gourmet Foods of Houston and has been serving individuals in the greater Houston area since 1974. His goal was simple, to select and sell the highest quality food products available, and then to deliver them directly to the customer. What started out simple turned into something bigger than anyone would have every imagined. The legacy that Ray leaves behind in southeast Texas is one that will be unmatched.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Rosa Lee. Survivors include his son, Bryan Darden and wife Jessica, grandchildren John and Valerie Darden of Weatherford, Texas. Brothers, Greg & wife Debra of Bryan, Jerry and wife Carol of Ft. Worth, and Wayne and wife Carmen of Bryan. Nephews, Justin Court & wife Taylor, Chris “Kipper” Court & wife Andrea, Layne Court, and Jeremy Court. Nieces, Christine Maywald & husband Chad, Sabrina McIntosh and husband Scott, and Andrea Stroud and great nieces and great nephews
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