Raymond Edward Nay “Eddie”, 85, passed away March 8, 2021 at Home Place Hospice Hospital of East Texas in Tyler. He was born September 13, 1935 in Longview, TX to Thomas Wade and Elizabeth Killian Nay. Eddie was a diesel mechanic by trade, but he was proud to have served his country in the Army. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Buddy Nay; and son, Michael Ray Nay. Loved ones left to honor is name are his loving wife of 60 years (just one month shy of 61 years), Bennie Lou; daughter, Lynn Nay Williams and her boyfriend, John Schlee; grandsons, Curtis Williams, and Dustin Williams and his wife, Casey; great grandsons, Dayne Redmon and Bryce Williams; great granddaughters, Makinzie Bryan and Emma Cormier; sister, Wadine Dena Nay Pope; and nephews, David Pope and Brent Pope and his wife, LeAnne. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Disabled American Veterans. Thank you. A Celebration of Eddie’s Life will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2021 at Lakeview Funeral Home Chapel.