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Ray J. Kroger

Ray Kroger Obituary

EDGEFIELD, S.C. - The Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Ray J. Kroger, 48, of Outback Drive, Edgefield, S.C., who entered into rest August 30, 2007, will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Father John M. Zimmerman, celebrant and Father C. Alexander McDonald, concelebrant. Final Prayers and Commendation in Pineview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Kroger was a lifelong resident of the North Augusta area. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church where he was head of the Weekend Ground's Crew, a 1977 graduate of Aquinas High School where he received the Athlete of the Year Award, and a graduate of the University of South Carolina Aiken where he played baseball. Mr. Kroger played semi-pro baseball with the Texas Rangers, coached Little League Recreational Sports, was a Board Member of the ALS Foundation, and had a career in textile management. Survivors include his wife, Jamie Bugg Kroger; two sons, Raymond John Kroger II and Christopher Ryan Kroger, both of Augusta; parents, Ray and Marilyn Kroger, North Augusta; a brother, James Paul Kroger, Boiling Springs, S.C.; three sisters, Jan Kroger and Cathy Neal, both of North Augusta and Anita Rinz, Duncan, S.C.; a step- daughter and her husband, Leigh and James DeLoach, Duluth, Georgia; a step-son, Kyle Thomas, Edgefield; two grandchildren, Rhys DeLoach and Peyton DeLoach; a godson, Trey Neal; uncle to many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be James DeLoach, Wayne Logan, Lance Logan, John Wallom, Trey Neal, Bill Neal, and David Bugg. The Vigil Service for the Deceased will be conducted at the funeral home this Sunday evening at 6 o'clock followed by visitation until 9 o'clock. The family will be at the residence of Ray and Marilyn Kroger, 825 Old Edgefield Road, North Augusta, S.C. Memorials may be made to ALS of Georgia, 1955 Cliff Valley Way, Suite 116, Atlanta, Georgia 30329 or Our Lady of Peace One Faith One Family, P.O. Box 6605, North Augusta, S.C. 29841. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements. Visit the online registry at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Sep. 1 to Sep. 2, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Ray Kroger

21 Entries

Lisa Boatman

September 7, 2007

Dear Kroger family,
I had the honor of meeting you all during a respite stay at St. Joseph's. I was the night nurse that encouraged bringing the dogs (Go Dawgs!) to see Ray. You all were one of those rare families that meshed so well with love and faith that the Spirit of God was so palpable. The room was electric with His Grace. I know that will continue and sustain you all now. I wish I could bottle what you all had and give it to everyone. It was magic. God bless Ray and continue to bless you all through this time.

Cherie Gilchrist

September 6, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Ray was my boss when I first started Milliken and he taught me to be the person I am today. He was a Great guy and will be truly missed.

September 4, 2007

Ray & Marilyn,
You and your family are in our prayers at this sad time. We had Masses said for Ray J. and you will receive the card soon.
Fondly, Ann & Frank O'Brien

Bill Trammell

September 3, 2007

To the Kroger family:
My sympathy is with you at this time of your loss. I taught Ray in a Dale Carnegie class while he was at Millikin. Later, I met him again when he attended daily mass at St. Teresa's at the old church on Pleasant Home Road. He had not been diagnosed with ALS as yet then but learned of it shortly thereafter. He was a fine young man. He remained upbeat during this time, despite all he had been through. Anyone who knew him will miss him. His passing is everyone's loss.

Gabby Boardman Benton

September 3, 2007

My thoughts are with your family as you go through this hard time. May time bring peace and healing to your hearts

Tammy Garvin-Branham

September 3, 2007

What a baseball coach Ray was. It was that very sport that I was able to meet the entire family by working at the Recreation Department. I am truly sorry for you loss.
Tammy Garvin Branahm
Richmond County Recreation and Parks Department

Stephanie (Tay) Sharpton

September 3, 2007

Jamie, Jay and Ryan,
I am really sorry to hear about Ray.I will keep the family in my prayers. He will always have a special place in my heart. He is the reason how we named our last little girl. He tried to talk us in to nameing the first one Rachel (go figure) so we named our last little girl Raven. We luv him.

Cindy & Rick Smith

September 3, 2007

Ryan and Jay, Words cannot express the sadness I feel at the passing 0f your Daddy. Ray was a wonderful man and brought so much laughter to everyone he met. He was truley one of a kind and anyone that knew him, was blessed. Mr. & Mrs. Kroger, Ray was The kind of son that any parent would be proud of. Jamie, You were his angle all this time, now he is yours. May GOD Bless the family.

Paul Coleman

September 3, 2007

My deepest sympathies and prayers with you and your family.

Robin Via

September 2, 2007

Jamie and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Robin Via

terri futreal

September 2, 2007

To the Kroger family...
My thoughts and prayer are with your family during your time of sorrow..

God bless
Terri Hadden Futreal

Billy Usry

September 2, 2007

To the Kroger family Ray and I use to work together at Milliken. He will be miss by all.
Billy & Cynthia Usry

Cynthia McCarley

September 2, 2007

I worked for Ray several years ago at Milliken. I wanted to express my condolences for the entire Kroger family and friends. The world is a much better place Ray having been a part of it and I am extremely glad I had the opportunity to know him.

Robert & Miko Villagran

September 2, 2007

My deepest sympathies and prayers with you and your family!

DEBBIE & KRIS GOLDEN

September 1, 2007

JAY, RYAN, MR.& MRS.KROGER AND FAMILY, WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT RAY. HE WILL ALWAYS HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. ALL OUR LOVE, DEBBIE, KRIS,& STEPHEN GOLDEN

Sallie Thompson

September 1, 2007

Mrs. Jamie, Leigh, Kyle and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Ann Hodges Rountree

September 1, 2007

I will always fondly remember Ray J. as the goofy, nutty guy in high school who always made me laugh. May Christ's peace comfort his family at this time and always.

Donna Ingham

September 1, 2007

So sorry for the loss of your son, Ray J. I will always remember the fun times at OLP as children and his coaching of my children. God bless you during this time of sorrow. Sincerely Donna Ianuario Ingham

Robert Beier

September 1, 2007

Jamie, Ryan, Jay, Mr. and Mrs. Kroger, Cathy, Anita, Jan, Jamie and all the rest of the family, our thoughts, prayers and love are with you. Sorry we could not be there now. Jamie thank you so much for opening your home to us for the Sunday visits. May Ray J rest in Peace. Robert & Mary Louise

September 1, 2007

It has been a great priviledge for me to get to know Ray J again through our visits the last couple of years. I am sorry I can not be there now. Jamie, Mr. and Mrs. Kroger, Ryan, Jay, Cathy, Jan, Anita, Jamie and all the rest of the Kroger family our thoughts, prayers and love are with you. Robert & Mary Louise

Joan Veal

September 1, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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