LTC Ray A. McKinsey, U.S. Army (ret.), 94, of Las Vegas, passed away May 31, 2015. Ray was born Sept. 28, 1920, in Topeka, Kansas. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam wars. Ray retired honorably after 31 years of services and his decorations included four purple hearts during World War II and four Bronze Star Medals; one with Valor. Ray is survived by his wife, MaryJane; daughters, Pam and Nancy; son, Gary; and numerous grandchildren, great-grand-children, family and friends. Celebration of Ray's life will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 5, at Desert Springs United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilian Drive, in Las Vegas, Nevada.