Ray Julius Sumlin, 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in Mobile, Alabama. Ray was born to Charles and Connie Sumlin in Pensacola, Florida on May 28, 1939. He was a well-known general contractor in Mobile for many years. Ray was a fan of Alabama football and the Atlanta Braves. Above all else, Ray was dedicated to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Ann Sumlin, son, Eric Todd Sumlin; grandson, Bradley Ray Busby; and seven brothers and sisters.
Ray is survived by his daughter, Felicia Sumlin Busby; two grandchildren , Erica Leigh Bruister and Cody Nicholas Busby; two great-grandchildren, Baylee and Brooklyn Bruister; two sisters, Carol and Dorothy Sumlin; as well as many nieces, nephews and other cherished family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Pine Crest Funeral Home on Dauphin Island Parkway in Mobile, with a graveside service immediately following in Pine Crest Cemetery.