Photo courtesy of Hargett Funeral Service, Inc. - Greensboro
Apr 14, 1951 - Jan 31, 2026
Ray was ready to help out for any occasion for Dudley High and his class of 70. My deepest condolences and pray for the family. Ray Crosby will be greatly missed and his smile!
E Joyce Dula
February 16, 2026 | Greensboro, NC | Classmate
With deepest sympathy & love. Prayers of comfort & strength during this difficult time to you all
The Frazier Family
Dee Frazier
February 14, 2026 | Columbia, SC | Family
Ray Crosby will be missed by so many people because he would literally give you the shirt off his back Truly an Angel
The Gaye Family Gaye
February 14, 2026 | Greensboro, NC | Friend
Sincere condolences and continued prayers from James B. Dudley Class of 1977.
Andrea Wright
February 14, 2026 | Greensboro, NC | Friend
Condolences from the Dudley class of 1968.
Selena Hood-Gilmore
February 14, 2026 | Greensboro, NC | Classmate
Sending prayers of comfort and strength to Mr. Crosby’s family on this day of the celebration of his life. He truly had the heart of a servant and was a great man and will be missed. Cherish the memories of him until you see him again.
Felecia Bone
February 14, 2026 | Greensboro, NC
What a wonderful person I have never meet someone who was as kind as Ray.
Michael Minor
February 14, 2026 | Raleigh, NC | Friend
My condolences goes out to the Crosby Family Brother Ray will truly be missed in the Dudley community I was a softball and Volleyball Coach at Dudley High when brother Ray took the softball team up under his wings and made sure we had the things that we needed to have a successful program and the manys hours he and the family sacrificed for Dudley Athletics and the Transportation Department at Dudley High School Brother Ray take your shoes off and have your rest
Sincerely Coach Jerry ...
Jerry Patterson
February 13, 2026 | Greensboro, NC | Friend
To the Crosby Family. We were sad to hear about Ray‘s passing. Ray was truly a great friend and person. He will be truly missed by many. May God continue to comfort you during this difficult time.
John and Kerstin Wynn and Family
John Wynn
February 13, 2026 | Greensboro, NC | Friend
Born April 14th, 1951, to Louise Crosby and Alphonso Herbin in Greensboro, NC. Ray spent his youth growing up near J.C Price and running around Southside Greensboro with his friends and cousins Jerome Presley, John Tyson, James Lewis Tyson, Robert Griffin, Billy Washington, Danny Garner, Philando Moon, Larry Michael, Hodges Stevens, Michael Pitt, Kieth Gilman, and Larry Chavis to name a few. When he wasn’t selling apples and tomatoes, it’s been said that Ray was keen on playing cards. Ray was a 1970 graduate of Dudley High School where he was a member of the football, track and wrestling teams. Upon graduation, he attended N.C. A&T State University on a track scholarship. Ray had known his beloved wife Jocelyn since their days at J.C. price and Dudley. Jocelyn was working at Western Electric and Ray was attending A&T when they reconnected at Elizabeth Burch’s house and began dating; they married on August 31, 1973, culminating in 52 years of marriage.
Ray was Honorably Discharged from the U.S. Air Force in 1977, after being stationed at Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota. He returned to Greensboro and after a short stint at Glidden Paint, Ray began his Career at IBM where he would work for nearly 40 years before retiring. He was also a long-time member of St. Paul Baptist Church, serving as a trustee, on the Usher Board, and in the Male Chorus.
Ray was a passionate supporter of Dudley High School, serving as the President and Vice President of the Dudley Athletic Booster Club. He was known for cooking fish and chicken at football games. He also served as a founding member and the first president of the James B. Dudley Hall of Fame/ Hall of Distinction, as well as as a 2005 inductee into the Hall of Distinction. His love for Dudley is unmatched; he bled Dudley Blue and Gold. A true Panther for life!
Ray is survived by his wife Jocelyn, children; Brain (Melody) and Jennifer, three grandchildren Michaela, Martin, and Malcom, brothers Micheal, Anthony (a.k.a Bucket) and Willie Jr., sisters Alma, Angela, and Josephine, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He is pre-deceased by his mother Louise and father Alphonso, brothers Joe Nathan, Darryl, Lonnie and sisters Alpatricia and Loretta.
A homegoing celebration will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1309 Larkin Street, Greensboro; visitation with the family begins at 11:00 am followed by the service at 11:30 am. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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