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Tyler Ray Obituary
Tyler Austin Ray, 19, of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017.
He was a student at Roane State Community College. Tyler was a very talented artist, and he was very good with technology. He was of the Protestant faith. Tyler was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Wayne Ray Jr.; and his great-grandparents, James and Reba Barr, and Tommy and Evelyn Davis.
He is survived by mother, Angie Fritts, Rockwood; grandparents, Dallas and Rita Fritts, Rockwood; uncles, Greg Fritts, Rockwood, and Scott Fritts, Rockwood; and best friends, Trent Shirks, Rockwood, Jeremy Clotfelter, Rockwood, and Brendan Langford, Rockwood.
The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, in Evans Mortuary, Rockwood. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Mortuary, with Chaplain Bruce Foster officiating. Private graveside service will be at a later date.
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Angie Fritts
June 20, 2017
Tyler was my son. He was the best child a parent could hope for. He didn't have a mean bone in his body. He wasn't into things other teenagers were in to. He was and will always be my perfect child. He was very quiet and soft spoken. When you could engage him in a conversation you would learn he was very intelligent and opinionated. He was a very talented artist. He was kind and caring. When he was younger he loved his trips to Florida and Myrtle Beach with his Nana and Papaw. He loved his friends and the time he spent with them on the computer and on games. Our hearts break everyday from his absence. Our lives will never be the same without him. I only hope he knew and knows now how much he is loved and missed.
Diane Wade
June 1, 2017
My heart breaks for you and your family. To lose a child is the most difficult thing a person can face. I have been there and understand the hurt you are going though. You will get through this. Time will help even though you find that hard to believe right now. Tyler is in Gods hands. I will send prayers for the strength you need to help you. Please know I will continue to pray for you and Rita Jean and the rest of the family.
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