Graveside service will be 11:00 AM Thursday, August 16, at Crestwood Cemetery for Ray Charles Rosson, age 74, of Gadsden, who passed away on August 10, 2018. Collier Butler Funeral Home will direct services.
Ray was a graduate of Gadsden High, Class of 1962 and received his Bachelor of Education and Masters from Jacksonville State University. He was an educator in the Decatur City School System until his retirement. He was an avid Jacksonville State football fan and tried to attend every game. He was very artistic and had many interests, one of them being gardening. He maintained an immaculate yard. Ray was also a history buff, especially current events.
He is preceded in death by his parents Claude and Juanita Rosson, brother Roger Rosson, and sister Lynn Rosson.
He is survived by his sister, Lana Rosson; niece Shannon Rosson; aunts Loudeen Whatley and Enestine Horton; uncle Wayne Horton; several beloved cousins; friend Cecil Teague; and he loved his fur buddy, Baby Doll.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 pm.
