Hello,

We are Bud’s former neighbors at Exeter Village. We enjoyed chatting with Bud and Bonnie on almost a daily basis. He was such a joy to talk with, and he had such a positive view of life; especially given all of the loved ones he lost. 

We would visit Bud on a monthly basis at Celebrity Villa. It was a shock when we learned today that he had passed away. 

Our sincerest , and deepest condolences to Bonnie, and Bud’s family. May his memory be a blessing, and may God  keep Bud in his loving embrace, and comfort those he loved. 

Allen Heisler and Gloria Flynn

I had the pleasure of knowing Bud through high school, at class reunions, and in recent years, zoom meetings with fellow classmates.  He was always a delight, sharing stories, jokes, and his beautiful paintings. Many thanks to his daughters who helped him get on zoom, and helped us keep in contact with him. We will miss him. Sincere sympathy to his family.  Ellie Boettcher Bailey, Lansing Eastern High School Class of 1955

Bud was a good friend that we enjoyed spending time with.  Whether it was going to a restaurant or just visiting and having a conversation, as was the case in later years, he will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to the family. May God Bless 🙏🏻

My life has never existed without you Uncle Bud! You have made me laugh, made me cry, picked me up way too many times, terrorized me, but most of all loved me till the very end!!!
I have so many stories from you and my Dad from how you met at teenagers in Grand Haven, to meeting the first round of your family, Then we met Aunt Helen and the girls! As years went by the love grew deeper and as a kid you think your life will always be great. 
But tragedy struck us in 86 and my Dad was taken away at 49 years old! I was a senior in high school. You and especially Aunt Helen spent hours on the phone with me, but you said to me that day, “I will be your Dad now”  God bless you, because you have been! You have me away at my wedding, listen when I needed, gave advice, set me straight, loved me, gave the phone to Aunt Helen 90% of the time LOL!  But always told me how much you loved me and how proud you were of me! I can’t wait to see you in Heaven, I will miss our conversations! I love you forever!

I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Bud'd passing.  I'll always remember when my dad (Bud's brother, Jack), a friend of mine, and I visited him in Pennsylvania.  His gardens were astonishing!  He was generous with his time and accompanied us on a day trip to Gettysburg.  
Growing up, our family often went on summer vacations to Lansing, and had a wonderful time getting together with all our aunts and uncles, and numerous cousins.  Uncle Bud always made us feel welcome.
With heartfelt sympathy, 
Mary (Ray) Gilles

So sorry to hear of Uncle Bud's passing. Uncle Bud was always the life of the gathering. He will be dearly missed.  He was one of our favorite uncles.  Mike and Diane Ray  Waukesha WI

On the bridge at Poppop’s house in Birdsboro

Big California trip after eating at the Crab pub

I was honored to meet Bud as a fellow poker player. Bud was a great man and always had a kind word to say. He will be sorely missed. Thoughts with his family and friends.

All the Ray men from my dad Bruce’s branch of the family.

Jenn, getting love from both my dad bruce and poppop at the Crab Pub in California.

Poppop, me (Josh) nathan and my dad (Bruce) at the big California trip.

At the big California trip with my two daughters Haylie and Payton with Alex’s little head in the back.

At the Detroit lions game, Josh and Poppop

One of my favorite photos of Poppop with my dad at the Detroit Lions game against the Eagles in Detroit after their big California trip.

Uncle Bud,
I will never forget our many trips out to see you in PA and all of the adventures we went on and all the trouble we got into. Most of all, I will always remember your “Uncle Bud hugs”  and will miss them dearly. I can only imagine the smile on your face when you got to see my Grandpa George again in Heaven- it’d been a long time. I love you. My deepest condolences to his daughters, family, and loved ones.

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Bud Rodger Ray

April 12, 1936 – July 20, 2026

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