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Richard Allen Ray

November 19, 1945 – December 30, 2022
Obituary of Richard Allen Ray
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Striffler-Hamby Mortuary - Phenix City

Richard Allen Ray, age 77, of Jefferson, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 3, 2023 in Lakewood Hall at Striffler-Hamby, Phenix City with Rev. Jack Wallace officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. prior to the service.

Mr. Ray was born November 19, 1945 in Columbus, Georgia; son of the late Jack Lynn Ray and Inez Violet Stewart Ray.

He served in the US Navy and was retired from Jefferson Motor Company and was an avid Georgia "Bull Dog" fan.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Jo Ray, daughters, Julie Venable and husband, Eric and Kelly Wingfield all of Jefferson, GA; brother, Steve Ray of Douglasville, GA, grandchildren, Anthony Wingfield, Abbie Venable, Jack Venable, Bryson Wingfield and Chase Wingfield.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shphenixcity.com for the Ray family.

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FAMILY

Jack Lynn Ray and Inez Violet Stewart RayParents (deceased)

Jo RayWife of 51 Years

Julie Venable (Eric)Daughter

Kelly WingfieldDaughter

Steve RayBrother

Anthony WingfieldGrandchild

Abbie VenableGrandchild

Jack VenableGrandchild

Bryson WingfieldGrandchild

Chase WingfieldGrandchild

Past Services

Tuesday,January 03, 2023

Visitation for Family and Friends

Tuesday,January 03, 2023

Celebration of Life Funeral Service

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