Herschel Sam Ray, 84, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 4th, 2018. Born August 1st, 1933 in Marietta, Georgia. He was the son of the late Grady T. Ray and Rosa Ray. Herschel served honorably in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War followed by a career of nearly 50 years at Lockheed Martin. Herschel was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. As a true man of integrity and work in everything he did, Herschel served as a mentor to many friends and family. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Joanne, two grandsons, Kristopher (Tiffany) and Adam Strizzi, one great-grandchild Adalyn Ray Strizzi, one sister Jewell Conner, as well as many other loving nieces and nephews. His family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 o’clock, Friday evening, March 9th, 2018, at Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery,2000 Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta, Georgia, 30060. Funeral Services will be held to Celebrate Mr. Ray’s Life at 2:00 o’clock, Saturday afternoon, March 10th, 2018, in the Chapel of Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home with Pastor James Griffin officiating. Interment will follow the service on the grounds of Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery.
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