Name: Centuries Memorial Funeral Home & Park
Address: Shreveport, LA

Dave and Family - I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing.  Words cannot express the sorrow at losing a parent.  Just know that your father is now free of limitations and any pain.  Memories will get yo through the rough times. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Chuck Herrington's Mom

Our heartfelt condolences. I knew Ray from Otis Elevator Company. He was a great man and an example to the the younger associates of how to conduct yourself as a professional. Enjoyed playing golf with Ray!  Only wish I had more time to spend with Ray. Heaven has a new member!

Dear Delores:  Waylon and I regret your great loss.  A valient struggle.  Miles preclude our being there.  We will miss him.
Eleanor and Waylon Branch

My friend Ray will be missed. Dolores, you and your family will remain in my prayers. Dave

Deloris...we are so very sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Rene & Carolyn DeHondt

Garrard family: I met Ray on the golf course several years ago. I played on the senior team at Huntington Golf Club --mostly with Ray and Teddy. This country has lost a champion and a veteran. Thanks for your service and now--Stand Down Soldier- your watch is over. I am a much better person for knowing Ray.

My friendship with Ray began in 1981 when I went to work at Otis Elevator Company.  He was always smiling and so easy to work with.  It was a privilege to visit Ray during his last days, and he would be smiling.  Dolores, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.  Ray was a good man.  I wish I could have played golf with him!  Paula Gonyea

I am so greatful for the memories I have of my handsome Uncle Ray.  Because of living so far away, I only wish there were more.

Dolores, we are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you and your entire family during the coming days. Sorry we can't make the service as we have a family wedding Saturday. I always enjoyed visiting with Ray when you guys are over for church discussing golf, politics and solving the world's problems. I will miss seeing him. We love you guys.

WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR GOOD FRIEND, FROM OUR DAYS ON WEST MAPLE IN QUEENSBORO. HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE, EVEN WHEN WE FAILED A TEST IN THE 4TH GRADE. MAY GOD'S BRING YOU PEACE AND COMFORT. SKIP SHIRLEY,DALLAS TEX

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Garrard family at this sad time. Rest in peace my friend.

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another. 

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Ray Henry Garrard our “Brother-in-Arms”.   To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Ray.   And to Ray it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country while serving in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army.  Ray, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country.  You were a true friend.  We bid you a sad farewell.  You will be dearly missed from among our ranks.  Be at Ease.  Rest in Peace.
 
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Ray's family and loved ones.

Bobby L. Williams, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME , ONLY HE CAN BRING THE PEACE , COMFORT AND JOY TO YOUR HEART AT THIS TIME AS HE  POINTS YOUR FOCUS TO THE FUTURE.

RAY WAS A RESPECTED FRIEND THRU FAIR PARK HIGH DAYS .WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY.

My prayers and God's Blessing to the family.  I knew Ray way back when he was just a teenager and my sister Ellen, her boyfriend Bobby F and Glenn F all hung out together.  He was so much fun to be around and always making someone laugh.

May God bring His comfort to the family at this sad time.  Ray was a good friend at Fair Park High School in the 1950s.

May God bring comfort to the family at this sad time.  Ray was a good friend at Fair Park High School in the 1950s.

God bless my dear Uncle Ray! Sadly missed, always remembered.

So many wonderful memories - Fun times visiting with my Mother and Dad - and let's not forget Wild Woman and Verne.  Delores, you and Ray were very special to all of us.  I remember the times Ray had to go and rescue Jeffrey and his old truck.  The Garrard Coffee Service when we were cleaning out Niny's house.  There are toooo many memories to list here.  Ray will definitely be missed by all who had the priviledge to know and share in his life.  My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.   Love, Barbara

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Ray Henry Garrard

October 4, 1934 – July 31, 2013

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