William “Ray” Mathew Davis was born on January 1, 1946. He left this world suddenly on April 4, 2021. Ray completed his bachelor’s degree at Central State University. Shortly thereafter he moved to California with his wife Juanita “Nita” and worked as a computer programmer for more than 20 years. Together they have one child, Chanté (Anthony). He loved fishing and spent much of his free time with his boat fishing on the many reservoirs throughout central California. Ray was preceded in death by both parents William and Lilly; and three brothers Harold, Frank, and Woodrow. Ray will be honored in a celebration of life once we can all safely gather again. To help us celebrate his memory, find a lake, river or reservoir, drop a line and go fishing.