Eugene “Gene” Charles Ray, Sr., 67, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, May 23, 2017. A celebration of his life will be held Friday, May 26, 2017 at 11:00am in the Chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Bowker and Pastor Terrell Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6:00pm until 8:00pm Thursday night at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the missionary organization with Berean Baptist Church, 5151 Columbus Road, Macon, 31206 or Heritage Baptist Church, 1843 Peeksville Road, Locust Grove, 30248.
Gene was born in Oakland, California to the late Elbert and Gwendolyn Bratcher Ray. He was self-employed as a Title Agent and a former licensed Real Estate Agent. Gene was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Locust Grove and formerly was a member of Berean Baptist Church in Macon. He was an avid weight lifter and coached girls’ basketball at Gilead Christian Academy.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Margie Grizzard Ray; children, Chuck Ray and Christian (Kristen) Ray; grandchildren, Autumn, Skylar, Lara, Avery, Ella and Reese Ray; brother, Donald (Nancy) Ray and several nieces and nephews.
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Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery have charge of the arrangements.
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