Ray Moody Seigler Jr.

Ray Moody Seigler, Jr., of Raleigh, North Carolina, was welcomed into Heaven on January 12th, 2018. After a long battle following a bone marrow transplant to treat aplastic anemia, he passed peacefully at home with his family by his side.

Ray was born in Columbia, S.C., on May 29, 1954. He is the son of Mary Ann Sanders Seigler Munn and the late Ray Moody Seigler. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Carolina, School of Business in 1975 and subsequently obtained his Master of Divinity degree.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Davis Seigler and daughters Courtney, Annie and Carol. He is also survived by his mother and step-father, Dr. and Mrs. Gene Lacoste Munn; a brother, Dr. Bob (Patti) Seigler; a sister, Celia Seigler (Henry) Deneen; and countless nieces, nephews and friends.

Ray’s life is characterized by his steadfast dedication to his family, friends, and ministry. For more than 30 years, he worked in various Young Life areas, exercising his gifts in team-building, casting vision, and helping others to succeed as leaders. When he began working with Raleigh Young Life in 1985, it consisted of one student and one leader. Today, 33 clubs meet weekly across the city, with over 170 leaders serving the lives of countless students. When Ray left Raleigh Young Life, he continued to work diligently in his calling to reach men in the community of Raleigh. Working with Endeavor Leadership, he met regularly with his small groups for men, as they explored values of work, family, and faith together. Many of the men in these groups have written to describe Ray’s lifelong impact on their roles as husbands, fathers, brothers, and followers of Christ. Countless friends have characterized his roles in Young Life and Endeavor Leadership by his spiritual leadership, careful listening, quick encouragement, and presence in their lives during times when it mattered most. While he lived a life of humble leadership, it was his remarkable attention to individual lives that left the largest impact on his community.

In addition to his work with Young Life, Ray helped plant the Church of the Apostles, which his family currently attends. Through patience, prayer, and perseverance, Ray and several close friends watched the church grow from a handful of families into a church family of several hundred faithful members.

Ray loved planning fun trips and traveling with his family, being outside fishing and hiking, Gamecocks football, history and genealogical studies, cooking “romantic dinners” for Virginia every Sunday night, and having his quiet time on his “Adirondack porch” at home every morning with his Earl Gray tea. His girls will always remember him in a baseball cap, blue oxford button-down with khakis, and tennis shoes, cooking pancakes on the griddle on Saturday mornings. His greatest joy in life was investing in family and friends.

Ray’s attitude in life can be marked by one of his favorite quotes:

“Let your whole life say thank-you.”

The family will receive visitors on Monday, January 15, 2018, at Church of the Apostles in Raleigh from 5:00-7:00 PM. A memorial service will be held at Church of The Apostles at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 16. Private burial at Oakwood Historic Cemetery will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, and to honor of Ray’s dedication to reaching young people through Young Life, we ask that all memorials be sent to: Young Life, PO Box 6643, Raleigh, NC 27628

(Note in memo: Urban Camp Scholarship)