Raymond Barraclough

Ray was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas at Davis Hospital on September 14, 1948. He was the son of Herman and Donna Barraclough. He attended Dollarway High School and the University of Arkansas at Monticello, where he earned a Master’s Degree in Education. He was a proud member of Phi Lambda Chi Fraternity.

Ray served in the United States Army and held many roles while in the military. He loved training future WarFighters and teaching them in all way of Military Operations. He retired in 2008 and held the rank of First Sergeant.

He found his calling as a teacher, but more so as a coach. He worked at numerous schools all around Arkansas. He coached at Rison, Sheridan, Dermott, Gurdon, Pine Bluff, and Woodlawn. He enjoyed coaching, mentoring, and he loved fishing.

He is predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Dana Gayle Burrough Barraclough, and his parents.

He is survived by his daughter Stacy Barraclough-Davis (Jason), his son Ryan Barraclough (Gina), his grandchildren Nathan Davis (Catherine), Caitlin Davis-Roland (Aaron), Melody Barraclough, Rayden Barraclough, and Haizley Barraclough, his brother Randy Barraclough and his family, and several nieces and nephews. He had the opportunity to meet his great grandchild Maeve Roland and many bonus great-grandchildren.

In some of dad’s last words “If there is something you want to do, do it, and keep on truckin!”

His Celebration of Life will be at 11am on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Gross Funeral Home. Guests may register at www.GrossFuneralHome.com.