Ray was a lifelong resident of Leeds, AL. He served his community for 84 years. Ray worked for the Leeds Water Works from 1951 to 1998 and was a Reserve Officer for the police and fire departments. He also served two terms as a Leeds City Councilman. During his lifetime he owned the Greenwave Hamburger Stand, a gas station and his pride and joy Garden Shop. Ray enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Sarah E. Obarr Falkner; father, Amos E. Falkner; wife, Gladys Ezelle Golden Falkner; and brother, Robert E. Falkner.
He is survived by his sister, Shirley G. Isbell (Charles); children, Sara A. Goodson (Mike), Ray Falkner, Jr. (Julia), and Sharon Bailey (Danny Howard); grandchildren, Reba R. Wood (Richard), Bradley D. Falkner, and Shannon R. Bailey (Angie); great-grandchildren, Phillip Michael Wood, Shane Tyler Bailey, and David Ray Bailey; special caretaker, Andrew Bice; and a host of caring friends.
The family will receive friends Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 6PM to 8PM at Kilgroe Funeral Home Leeds Chapel. Funeral Services will follow Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 1PM at Kilgroe Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Leeds, AL.
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Kilgroe Funeral Home, Leeds directing.
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