Lansing
Age 87, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011. He was born on October 18, 1924 in Lansing to John W. and Mable (Lewis) Ray, Sr. John had retired from General Motors after 44 years of service. He was active in many league sports, especially playing pool with his friends at the V.F.W. Post #701. John will always be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie and brother, Wayne Ray. Surviving are his son, John William Ray, III, 3 daughters, Vicki Chamberlain, Patricia (Donald) Fickies, Linda ( David) Fredenburg, 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 3 brothers, Jack, Rod (Marie), Bud (Helen), 2 sisters, Nell Shelberg, and Lou Nelson. Funeral services for John will be held on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI, the visitation will be on Thursday, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and 1 hour prior to the service on Friday. Interment will follow at Deepdale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to McLaren Hospice, 2316 S. Cedar, Suite 600, Lansing, Michigan 48910.
On line condolences may be made at www.grlansing.com
Arrangements under the direction of Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing, MI.
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