Von "Buzzy" William Ray Jr., 64, had a kind heart and loved a good laugh. He passed away June 18, 2019 in the hospital after a long illness. Buzzy was born February 27, 1955 in Muskegon, Mich. to Jessie and Von Ray Sr.
Buzzy was a life-long resident of Muskegon County. He graduated from Orchard View High School in 1973 and worked in maintenance for 25 years for Ottawa County. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially on the Little Manistee River. He was a history buff and a baseball fan. He was generous, slow to anger and quick to laugh.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sisters, Ann Markowski and Ellen Nieboer, as well as his daughter, Becky Ray, two grandsons, Finn and Brody, and nieces and nephews.
A memorial will be held in August.