Ray was born September 2, 1951 in South Charleston, West Virginia, son of Emmogene Elouise Schultz Richard and the late Charles "Lindy" Richard. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam. He was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed making furniture. Ray was preceded in death by his brother, James Richard.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Cheryl Richard of Supply; son and daughter in law, Christopher and Bernadette of California; grandchildren, Kayla, Katrena, David, Isis, Emerald, and Amani; and great grandchild, Cora; sons, Matthew of West Virginia, Noel of West Virginia, daughter, Alicia of Michigan; grandchildren, Michael, James Ray, Gunner, Toni, and Abigail; sister-in-law, Jane Richard; niece, Jamie and Tiffany; nephew, James "Bud"; and his mother Emmogene Elouise Schultz Richard; and brother, Charles Richard.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at www.shallottefunerals.com.
White Funeral and Cremation Service, Shallotte, Chapel.