Larry Ray

Larry Ray, 75, passed away on August 11, 2026. Born June 30, 1951, Larry lived a life defined by steady courage, deep devotion, and a work ethic that never sought attention yet earned lasting respect. He was a man cherished by those who knew him, and his absence will be felt in the quiet spaces where his reliability and strength once stood.

Larry served his community as a firefighter for 33 years and helped build station West 84 Fire Department. Alongside that calling, he spent 53 years as a truck driver—years marked by long roads, early mornings, and the kind of hard-working perseverance that provided for others and kept promises without fanfare.

Larry was preceded in death by his father Herbert Ray and his faithful companion Leroy Ray.

He is survived by his wife, Edna Ray; daughter, Lisa Renee Ray; son, Evan Richard Ray (Paula); Mother Margert Ray; Grandsons, Christopher Tan Myers and Michael Boland; Brothers Keith Ray (Beverly) and Patrick Kem Ray (Rita); as well as many more friends and family who loved him dearly.

Visitation will be held at Brown Funeral Home, 306 College Street, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, on August 14, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and again on August 15, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

A Funeral Service will be held at Brown Funeral Home on August 15, 2026, at 12:00 pm. A graveside service will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Big Clifty.