General Information

Birth
3 JAN 1949
Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas
Death
24 FEB 2015
Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas
Burial
2 MAR 2015
Antioch Cemetery, Washington County, Morrow, Arkansas

Notes

Jerry Duane Ray

66 a resident of Prairie Grove, went home to be with his Lord on February 24, 2015. He was born January 3, 1949 in Fayetteville, the son of Robert Leonard and Myrtle Green Ray.

Jerry worked at a paper office and post office during high school in Gustine, California where he graduated. He went on to get his BA degree in biology from Turlock University. During college he worked for the State of California as a park ranger and continued working for them after graduation. He also worked doing surveying for Chevron Gas Company and later moved to Prairie Grove and went to work for Campbell Soup Company in the research department. He continued working for Campbell Soup for 31 years and received an award for 15 years of perfect attendance. He enjoyed playing tennis and going bowling.

He was a loving husband, father and son.

He was preceded in death by his father and one son Justin Ray

Survivors include his wife of 40 years Shirley Hunt Ray; one son Jerred Darin Ray of Prairie Grove; two grandchildren Jackson and Jasmine Ray; his mother Myrtle Green Ray; one brother Robert L Ray and wife April of Seaside, Oregon; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be held Monday March 2, 2015 2:00 P.M. Luginbuel Chapel. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery in Morrow, there will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: David Latta, Marcus Ray, Billy West, Elmer Joe Hunt, Jason Hunt, and Jeremy Hunt.

Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com

Parents

Robert Leonard Ray
- Father
1921 - 2010
Birth
9 DEC 1921
Wolcott, Eagle County, Colorado
Death
19 APR 2010
Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas

Spouse

Shirley Hunt
- Wife
Birth
18 MAY 1949

Children

Justin Ray
- Son
1987 - 1987
Birth
20 FEB 1987
Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas
Death
22 FEB 1987
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
Burial
25 FEB 1987
Antioch Cemetery, Washington County, Morrow, Arkansas