Memorials: The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Ray was born Aug. 28, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Irene and Marion Scott. He served 20 years in the U.S..Marine Corps, retiring with the rank of chief warrant officer 4, the highest rank one can achieve in the Marine Corps without a college education, roughly the equivalent of a major.
After retiring from the USMC, he worked nearly 30 years at the Fort Worth Neiman Marcus store. He was recognized for outstanding achievement on several occasions, including three Roadrunner awards, a Golden Stallion, and the very prestigious NM Best award.
Survivors: Ray is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his sons, Michael and Steven (wife, Marcie, granddaughters, Sophia and Jacqueline); his daughter, Susan (husband, Michael, grandson, Ryan, granddaughter, Riley); as well as his brothers, Moorman and Ron; and his sister, Joyce.