Eugene Raymond Cray

Eugene Raymond Cray, age 68, of Roseville, California passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019. Raymond was born April 19, 1951 in Roseville, CA to Raymond F. Cray and Tindera M. Cray (Butto). Raymond spent his entire life in the Roseville area. He attended Saint Rose Grammar School and Roseville High School. After high school, he attended Sierra College and Sacramento State.

Raymond worked at McClellan Air Force Base as an Aircraft Mechanic for over 25years. When the base closed, Raymond opted to stay close to his parents and worked as a security guard at the Galleria Mall. He later took a position with Safeway where he worked for the last 15 years.

Raymond was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Saint Rose Catholic Church. He was a loving and devoted son to his parents. He took pride in caring for his parent and helping them with whatever they needed. Everything from grocery shopping, doctor appointments to a dinner out on the town. He was their full time caretaker all while working a full time job.

Raymond enjoyed 70’s music and Ballroom Dancing. He also loved to cook he never used a recipe it was always a pinch of this and a dash of that.

Raymond is survived by his partner of 37years Brenda-Jo Jackson, sister Kathleen Cotter, uncle Tony Butto, nieces Debbie Jackson, Becky Ramsey, Bridjett Mavis and Sarah Long, nephews Chris Long Sr.; great nephews Joe Woodruff and Chris Long Jr., and many other nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews.

We love and miss you terribly.

A visitation for Eugene will be held Monday, December 23, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Lambert Funeral Home, 400 Douglas Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678. Following the visitation will be a graveside service at 1:00 PM at Roseville Cemetery, 421 Berry Street, Roseville, CA 95678.