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Raymond Roberts Obituary
Ray came with his parents to Odessa, Texas in 1952, where he attended Odessa High School. At the age of 17, he became a professional Country music singer and guitar player; he played gigs all over Texas and New Mexico up until he died. He performed with some of the Country Greats such as Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard, and when asked why he never went to Nashville he simply said "I was too busy."
He was preceded in death by his mother Mildred and his son Brent.
He is survived by his father Edwin, his former wife and lifelong companion Lenda Starns (mother of Brent and grandmother of Derek), his brother Michael, his grandson Derek, many cousins, aunts and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel with Rev. Leon Cliff officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home of Odessa.
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Judith Burning00
December 3, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Branton
October 26, 2020
Ray was all music, all the time..
Jennifer Branton
October 26, 2020
Seems like a couple of summers ago that Ray and I were fishing over by his and BJ's house in San Angelo, though more than 30 summers have come and gone since then....
I have so many fond memories of him, Barbara Jo, Brent and Traci and the countless hours that I spent in their house.
There was always music...
Mom, BJ and Ray rehearsing, Traci and I blaring music in her bedroom,singing at the top of our voices to the Eagles, Brent rattling the windows with the two 15" Peavey amps he had in his car for speakers...lolol
BJ playing music in the "big bathroom" while taking HOURS to get ready for work...
I'm pretty sure Ray, BJ and Brent are making beautiful music together in heaven as Tom T. Hall once said:
"Well, I know there's a lotta big preachers that know a lot more than I do,
But it could be that the good Lord likes a little pickin' too...."
Those who are remembered never die... they live in our hearts forever.
November 4, 2015
We became great friends through our love of music in the early 1970's. Ray was not only a great musician & singer - He was a genuinely good man. We have many great memories. Ray leaves behind many musicians that he mentored through the years.He will be missed by all of us.
Our condolences go out to his family.
Thank you Leon for a heartfelt service.
Vance & Beverly Lane
Charlie Thompson
November 3, 2015
Ray was a truly great guy and a dear friend for many years. May he rest in peace. Charlie Thompson
Tennia Wade Cole
November 3, 2015
A thousand happy memories of many gigs I had the privilege of being a part of our trio of Ray, BJ and me in Texas and New Mexico. May you rest in peace my friend.
My deepest sympathy I extend to your family and to Traci, your step-daughter. We will miss you.
Kim Gibson-McGlothlin
November 3, 2015
Ray will be missed greatly! I remember being a little girl with my Parents( Hoot and Linda Gibson) and Ray out in my dad's recording studio. There were always lots of laughs and good times.
Lanita Akins
November 2, 2015
He was such a gentleman in every way. A nice man in a industry where being nice is not always rewarded.
Larry Poynor
November 2, 2015
R.I.P. Ray in Prayers
Lyn Childress
November 1, 2015
Ray was one of the nicest and finest musicians I had the privilege of knowing and working with. He was a good man. Rest in peace Ray.
Charlie Hughes
November 1, 2015
A friend and inspiration for 50 years. One of the nicest and finest musicians I ever knew. Rest in peace Ray.
Ron & Linda Montgomery
November 1, 2015
Ray, Words cannot express how much we love you. You were an inspiration to all in the music industry, as well as a wonderful friend. You will be sadly missed. Our heartfelt condolences go out to all of your family and friends.
Until we meet again.....Love, Ron & Linda
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