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Wayne McCray Obituary

Wayne Allen McCray was born on August 31, 1958 in Lake Charles, LA to Gloria Harris Clement and the late Walter McCray.
He graduated from W.O.Boston High School and McNeese State University. After graduating he moved to Atlanta, GA and worked until his retirement.
He moved back to Lake Charles after his retirement to be close to family and friends and he departed this life on August 9, 2021 in Jena LA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Walter McCray, step-father Sidney Clement Sr. and sister Sandra Harris Ross
He leaves to cherish his memories, mother, Gloria Harris Clement; sisters, Pamela Clement and Patricia Cormier; brothers, Mark Clement and Sidney Clement Jr.; aunts, Doretha Berard, Betty (West) Young and Alecia McCray, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
His funeral will be at 11AM Friday August 13, 2021 Stevens' Funeral Home. Pastor Jimmy Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park . Visitation Friday 10AM.

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Published by American Press on Aug. 12, 2021.

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