Thoughts and Prayers for Judy and Janet,Tina-and the rest of the Family. Praying GOD will give you peace and comfort as you go
thru days ahead.
Alice Krantz Keesee

Sometimes people come into our life by chance and become more than friend or family. Ray and Judy have that to me for more than sixty years.I want to thank Judy for the care she gave Ray that allowed us to have him with us this long. May all the wonderful memories ease the pain we feel and God bless Judy, Janet and Tina. 
All my love, Helen Blevins

So sad to see my Uncle Ray pass away.  When I was a little boy, I spent a lot of time at my Aunt Judy and Uncle Rays house.  Spent many of my birthdays there.  Im not sure how old I was but one day he too me to work with him and I got to ride in a huge truck all day long.  If I remember right, he carried rocks for the company he worked for.  That was so much fun that day, riding with him all day long.  He gave me a baseball style hat with the company name on it.  I also loved watching him play the violin, he was so entertaining.    Love you Uncle Ray, you will be missed!!
Your nephew, Jody (Jay) Carpenter

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Emmett M. Mays

Helen M. Worsham

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Kimberly Malamphy

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Ray Preston Mays

June 9, 1935 – September 19, 2023

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