Ray was married to his wife, Janice C. Chason (nee Beshears), for 56 years. He was a loving husband and father and blessed his wife with three wonderful sons. He was self-employed with pest control and was called "Bugman" by all who knew him. He loved to hunt, fish and grow vegetables. Ray also loved the outdoors and planted roses and angel trumpet flowers. Ray was known for his tender heart for animals and always picked one or two to spoil rotten. His life was filled with a lot of love.
Ray is survived by his loving wife, Janice and their three sons, Ray L. Jr., Michael S., and Kevin A. Sr. As well as six grandchildren, Kevin Jr., Darren J., Megan, Lauren, Caitlin Chason and Kenzie Scott, and his brother, Henry W. (Carol) and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father, mother, a brother and two sisters.
Arrangements are under the care of Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home.