Photo courtesy of J.W. Williams Funeral Home, Inc. - Cordele
Oct 27, 1949 - May 6, 2025
Forever loved. Praying heaven is your home and I will one day see you again!
Shelia Smith
May 11, 2025 | Cordele, GA | Daughter
May this Angel soar high. Gone away for a short period of time but will never be forgotten!
Shelia Smith
May 11, 2025 | Cordele, GA | Daughter
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dr. Annette Mumphery
May 09, 2025 | Cordele, GA | Friend
"Blessd are those whi mourn for they shall be comforted" Matthew 5:4 Deepest sympathy to Bobby, Angela, Kedia, Fon, Shonda, and Family, remember you're never alone, God is with you every step of the way. He is your strength in times of weakness, your hope in times of despair, and comfort in times of distress. Stay strong he never fails. Charles will definitely be missed.
Davis Chapel C.M.E Church Family
May 09, 2025 | Arabi, GA | Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jerome & Ola Outlaw
May 09, 2025 | Cordele, GA | Friend
To angela and family sorry on the passing of y'all dad the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Veronica Jones
May 08, 2025 | Cordele, GA | Friend
My sincere heartfelt condolences to the Ray family
Sarah Savage Rowe
May 08, 2025 | Albany, GA
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.Sorry for your loss
Martha H Washington and family
May 08, 2025 | Cordele, GA | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pastor Charles and first Lady Gale Perry
May 08, 2025 | Byron, GA | Friend
Steward Charles Ray, Jr. of 2116 Dorris Street, Cordele, Georgia, died Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Cordele Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cordele, Georgia.
The funeral service will be held Monday, May 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary of the Davis Chapel CME Church in Arabi, Georgia. The burial will follow at the Little Rock Church Cemetery in Arabi, Georgia.
Steward Charles Ray, Jr. was born October 27, 1949, in Cordele, Georgia. He was born to Chairman Deacon Charles Roy “CR” Ray, Sr. and Mother Luecinda Barrett Ray.
Charles was educated in the Crisp County Public School System.
A faithful member of the Davis Chapel CME Church, he served faithfully over the years. He was a dedicated Usher and had served as Vice Chairman of the Steward Board.
He enjoyed cooking, spending time with his family and friends, with that unforgettable laughter. He took great pleasure in planting, harvesting, and sharing his vegetables from his garden.
Charles was employed by Harris Press of Cordele, Georgia as one of their top Welders for over 40 years.
On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, he said farewell to this earthly life. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Deacon Charles Roy “CR” Ray, Sr.; his mother, Mother Luecinda Barrett Ray, and his brother, Deacon Godfrey Ray.
Charles leaves cherished memories to his loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Bertha Deriso Ray; his loving and devoted children, Mrs. Angela Buckholts (Dennis) of Pinehurst, Georgia, Mr. Bobby Ray (Timico) of Cordele, Georgia, Missionary Anquaria Coney of Vero Beach, Florida, Ms. LaShunda Coley of Perry, Georgia, and Mrs. Angela Wright (Anthony) of Cordele, Georgia; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; five loving sisters, Mrs. Josephine Knight and Mrs. Nelsa Singleton both of Palm Bay, Florida, Mrs. Betty Brown of Jacksonville, Florida, Mrs. Marilyn Harper of Cordele, Georgia, and Dr. Jennifer Ray of Savannah, Georgia; his caring brothers, Reverend Lorenda Ray (fiancé Fannie Pollock) of Cordele, Georgia and Deacon Ronnie Ray (Minister Sheryl) of Cordele, Georgia; his sister-in-law, Mrs. Brenda Ray of Moultrie, Georgia; a host of nieces and nephews; many and sorrowing friends, to include Steward Willie James Barrett, Sr. and Mr. Leonard Ray both of Cordele, Georgia.
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