Portage, Michigan
Ray, Howard A. Portage Passed away Friday morning, February 3, 2017 at his home. Howard was born June 29, 1937 in Fayetteville, NC the son of the late Alphonso and Daisey (Hales) Ray. Prior to his retirement in 2000, he worked for 44 years with James River. Howard enjoyed going for rides on his...
Read MoreA day doesn´t go by that we don´t think about how much Howard brought such joy to everyone he met. We will see him again and get to see that beautiful smile!
Les Minor & Sue Garvey
January 28, 2025
Still miss our buddy and friend after 7 years. Would love to see just 1 more of his great smiles! He was the best!
Les Minor & Sue Garvey
February 04, 2024 | Friend
Although 4 years have passed, there is not too many days that we think about Howard and how much fun we had being buddies. We talked about everything as we went garage sale if or to an estate sale. We got to know each other even more when he had to stay close to home. He was one of the most kind and considerate people of my lifetime. Sue and I will always miss that great person and his wonderful friendship! Les Minor and Sue Garvey
Les Minir
January 28, 2021 | Portage, MI | Friend
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time.
Amy P.
February 07, 2017
Saw Howard at the CU. a couple of months ago what a great guy sorry for your loss Keith Bill Hiatt
Bill Hiatt
February 07, 2017 | Kalamazoo, MI
Love you so much dad Thank you for everything you taught me about being a great man.You and mom raised us right I was right proud to carry the Ray name.You like my mother had a big heart.please tell Mom I miss her and will surely miss the good times with you.I will do for my grand kids like you did when they where small give them what they want. You where both the best parents I could ask for,thanks for having me for your son. Love Keith
keith ray
February 06, 2017 | Paw Paw, MI
Thank you Dad for making me the man I am today. I could have not asked for a better child hood we did not want for much. You and mom raised me to be the man I am today for that I Thank You. We are going to miss you but I do find comfort knowing that you are with my mother and your true love.We teased you about being cheap but truly you where the most generous person I know. Thank you for being my Dad tell Mom I said hello and you both know I Love you with all my heart. Love your son. KEITH
Keith Ray
February 06, 2017 | Paw Paw, MI
May peace and faith guide this family thru this great loss. Howard you're friendship will be forever cherished!
Michelle Stafford
February 05, 2017 | Portage, MI
Ray you've watched over this neighborhood since I can remember back to 1991. Your smiling face, laughter, stories, and waves as passing by are forever in my memory. Prayers of peace and strength to the family.
Thank you Lord for giving Ray a new life to explore with Nancy and for taking his pain away! The Angels gained a great man last Friday morning.
Your job here is done my friend. Thank you for everything. Until we can meet again for another beer.
Peace and love forever.
Michelle Stafford & Dave Elben
February 05, 2017 | Portage, MI