Dale E. Ray, Sr., 63, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024. He was born on September 30, 1960 in Fort Wayne. He graduated from North Side High School and later earned an Associates Degree from Ivy Tech. He retired from CNC Industries as a machinist after 18 years in 2018. He was a lover of the outdoors, he loved going camping and sitting out by the fire. He loved his dogs, Cubs baseball, and watching wrestling. He will be forever missed and his memories cherished. He is survived by his loving wife, Rose; his children, Dale E. (Hollie Stabler) Ray, Jr. and Elizabeth (Mike) Bryant; and his grandchildren, Dylan Ray, Sophia Bryant, Benji Bryant, and Avery Schmidt. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis E. Ray and Eleanor E. (Bryie) Bodkins. A celebration of life gathering will be from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at C.M. Sloan and Sons Funeral Home, 1327 North Wells Street, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Rose Ray. Condolences and memories of Dale may be left online at www.sloanandsonsfuneralhome.com
