Ray was born on February 19, 1942 in North Kansas City and was raised here by his parents Bob and Mary Belle McCormick. After graduating from North Kansas City High School, Ray joined the United States Army in 1968 and served his country in the Vietnam War. He moved back to Kansas City and continued his education taking two years of business school. Ray began a long career in painting, which he enjoyed. He could paint everything: water towers, bridges, buildings and houses. But, his talents did not stop at painting, he was a jack of all trades and could fix or build anything with his hands. In the winter of 1995, Ray married Teresa.
Ray was a very generous individual who loved to help others; you could always find him at a neighbor’s house helping them with all sorts of projects. He was passionate about his country and his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his parents Bob and Mary Belle McCormick; great grandchildren Tyler James Keeley and Amanda Rae Sutton.
Ray is survived by his wife, Teresa Barber; brother Ron (Janie) Barber; sons Raymond Jr. (Julie) Barber, Devon Ray Barber and Tim (Edythe) Amos; daughters Patricia Murphy, Tracy (Christy) Williams and Angela West; ten grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and two great grandchildren on the way.
A Visitation is scheduled for Monday, October 26 at 10:00 am, with a Celebration of Life at 11:00 am both at McGilley Antioch Chapel 3325 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119. A burial with Military Honors to follow at White Chapel Cemetery 6600 NE Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO 64119. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ray's life.
The family is humbled by the care and compassion from each of the caregivers at Crossroads Hospice and would like to extend a loving thank you for their dedication and kindness to Ray.
