Mr. Ray was our basketball coach in New Castle in the 60’s. He was kind , friendly , and handsome ! We all loved him . I’m happy to see he lived a good and long life . If I had known he lived so close to us , I would have visited him . 
RIP Mr. Ray. You will always be remembered . 

Mr. Ray was kind enough to have a picture with the interviewer's little sister as well.  Rest in peace, Mr. Ray.  You and everyone else who served in WWII are our heroes!

Mr. Ray was kind enough a few years ago to be interviewed by my son for his World War II project at school.    He was a great source of information and we all (myself, my son and daughter) enjoyed meeting him and learning from his experience in WWII.  After that meeting, whenever we were visiting a friend at the nursing home, we would stop in and check in our WWII friends.   We are sorry to hear of his passing.  We will miss seeing him and visiting, but we will always cherish his kindness and the insight he gave us on his WWII experiences.  

Dear Kathy,
                 I have great memories of your  dad. My condolence to you and your sister.

                                                              Love,
                                                                    Jay

I always thought a lot of Les as he taught, coached me at Flora as he expected a lot of his players which made better people of us. I also officiated for him at New Castle and Kokomo and he was always a great coach to work for. 

Kathy & Linda.  Very sad to hear of Uncle Les' passing last week.  He was the last of a generation, and boy, he lived a good, long life.  There will be a big hole in your lives, but not in your memories, cherish those.  Please know you are in our thoughts and please let us know of any future memorials.  Take care of yourselves during this difficult time.
Beth (Weathers) and Steve Serna

Les and my father were neighbors in Bloomington. I had the pleasure to take them regularly to the YMCA and for lunch at Arby’s. Les was a very kind gentleman and would say to take it slow and easy. He loved basketball and enjoyed watching Bloomington South and IU. I will miss him.

It was a pleasure getting to know Les these past few years. He truly had the kindest spirit and most infectious smile. I cherish the memories.

Dr. Ray knew my family from his days teaching in Flora, Indiana in the 1950s (and coaching basketball). He was a good friend of my grandfather, Bob Jones and then later reconnected when my grandparents moved to Bloomington in the late 1980s. I later had him as a teacher at Bloomington South in 1987-1988. He was a super nice man, had an almost "southern charm" about him. 
My condolences to his family.
Jason Kennedy

I remember Mr. Ray as my driver training instructor at New Castle High in the 60's. May he rest in peace and condolences to his fsmily.

Dear Kathy and family, I am so sorry to hear of Les' passing. I know that recent years have been difficult for him and for you, but I am sure he always kept his upbeat nature and his warm smile.  We had such fun when Johnny and I would go with him to the Y and then out to eat at Wee Willies.  We enjoyed hearing everyone call him "Coach" and his interactions with them.  And he always had great stories to tell.  I know that he appreciated your taking him to his high school get-togethers in Sullivan when that was still possible and he often talked about them when he returned.  Sending you warm thoughts and prayers.  Your old neighbor, Mary


So Sorry, Kathy and family, to hear of Les Ray's passing. Nancy & I are in California, helping with our week-old granddaughter, but Rob Weathers called to let me know the news. Please let us know when & where the service will be.
I will sure miss seeing Les around town! He had an incredible memory and loved to share things he knew were of interest to you.

I’m so sorry to hear of Les ‘s passing.   He was such a great friend of my dad, Lexie Mills. He and Bill Gosser always visited with dad every Tuesday, while dad was at Bell.Trace.  Before dad was in the  nursing home, the three with other cronies ate lunch every Tuesday at the Golden Corral.  I got to share lunch with them once in a while.  I am saddened by his passing and sending prayers, peace, and comfort to your family from ours.   Lexie’s daughters: Michele and Jeanine

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Leslie "Les" Ray

19 août 1925 – 10 avril 2020

Day & Deremiah-Frye Funeral Home

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