He spent four years in the USAF, serving mostly in Germany, before returning to Saline Co.
Ray was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for many years, he retired after 25 years at Alcoa. He enjoyed deer hunting and spent many years at Wes Grant Community Park in Salem serving in various capacities.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Barbara King; children, Doug King (Lesa), Mia Dixon (Danny); ten grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren; siblings, Dennis Beebe and Crystal Ansett (Doug).
Ray is preceded in death by his parents, his son, Lance King; and brother, Gayland King.
Service will be Friday, January 26, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Pinecrest Funeral Home 7401 HWY 5 North Alexander, AR 72002 with visitation one hour prior at 1:00p.m.. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery.
The family would like to give special thanks to Salem Fire Dept, Virginia and Steve Pritchett for their invaluable assistance during this challenging time.
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