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Deborah Jones
March 30, 2025
Remember him from being best friends of my dad Jerry c jones.
They hang out and drank and did some wrestling, drove trucks etc.
Both of them wild and daring.
I was sorry to hear this. Wish i could have known and paid my respects.
Jerry Kazee jr
August 9, 2011
Sis. Rita, it goes without saying how blessed I was to be a part of Bro. Ray's life. Growing up you'all were always good to me and an inspiration. I will never forget the night you and Bro. Ray got saved at the end off the sleeper couch at Bro. Bee and Sis. Anne's home. May God continue to strengthen you.
Sis. Kim Cline
July 6, 2011
Sis. Rita and family,
We feel so blessed to have known Bro. Ray and to call him our brother. He was such an inspiration to our family. Bro. Ray will be missed greatly, but we know that Heaven has gained a faithful and devoted saint of the most high God. For we know that there's no sorrow too great, that Jesus can not mend. He's the mender of broken hearts.
With much love,
Bro. Doug, Sis. Kim, Jayla, and Nicholas
DEBBIE KUHAR
July 6, 2011
I'M NOT SURE BUT I HOPE I HAVE THE RIGHT CRYSTAL I WORKED AT ACB IN THE MIDDLE TO LATE SEVENTIES. AND OFTEN WONDERED WHERE SHE WAS. MY MAIDEN NAME IS BAILEY,DEBORAH I WOULD LIKE HER TO EMAIL ME AT [email protected] TO CATCH UP I WILL BE THINKING OF ALL OF YOU . HER GRANDMA HAD A PLACE AT LOST HOLLOW THAT WE USED TO GO AFTER SOFTBALL PRACTICE. TAKE CARE HOPE TO TALK TO YOU SOON BEEN A LONG TIME DEBBIE BAILEY KUHAR
Cheri Hatfield
July 6, 2011
Brother Ray was an inspiration to our church for his faith and love of our Lord! He will be greatly missed!
Jessica Tejera
July 6, 2011
Granpa Ray , me and jjay will miss you dearly and we love you more than anything as well . you brought joy to the both of us and always put a smile on our faces ! it doesn't even seem real ! but im happy you got to spend time with my son ! we love you papaw ! you my be gone but you will never be forgotten ! love you bunches . Jessica and Jaylen .
Dacia Rogers
July 6, 2011
My Uncle Buddy I know you are in heaven with your mom and dad the one reason letting you go here on earth makes it a little easier. You will be missed dearly. I will make sure my boys kill a rabbit for you this year as you asked them to. You will be sadly missed but we will continue to live the way you asked, God first and family second that way we will all be together some day. Until then I love youl Dacia Rogers (your neice).
Shanna Lewis
July 6, 2011
Ray i will miss you so very much. I kno you are in a better place and i hope one day i will see you again. And Thank You for taking care of my baby girl and also me.You have done so much for me, thank you. I LOVE YOU RAY C. SUBER. And i will never forget you !!!
I will never forget this day...
Heather Selbert
July 5, 2011
I love you so much Uncle ray
Heather Selbert
July 5, 2011
Alice Miller
July 5, 2011
To the Surber family—I knew him as Bro. Ray, A man whose life was changed by our Lord. Ray was a blessing to our church and us all. He will be missed. –Sis Alice Miller
July 5, 2011
Some knew you as Brother Ray ,Chelsy, Dad, as a father,and a husband, but know one knew you like I ... "Uncle Buddy", My hero, My light... when times were tough , the thought of you and your burden, you reminded me of where I came from and where I was going... even when you didnt know it. I will cherish our Christmas Eve Dinners and our 4th of July celebrations forever.My childhood memories of our famliy get togethers will see us thru many long days to come.I planted tomato plants this year hoping to hear your praises of Thank You's but I wil hear that each time I pull one from my garden. I will remember your sweet compliments of how much I remeinded you of your mother at the holidays.. when I baked and prepared goodies for you to visit and enjoy . There will be no better compliment for me. I know she was a wonderful person... she gave you life, and fortunately God made me a part of yor family. I will see you again. I love you Uncle Buddy. Love Jamie Rhena
Rev's Carolyn (Ripley) and Bob Elliott
July 4, 2011
Praise God for our Lord and Savior, Jesus who welcomes Ray with open arms. Ray, we will see you in eternity, soon as Jesus is coming!
With much love and continued prayers to you, Rita, Crystal, and the rest of your families and friends.
DEBBIE MEADE
July 4, 2011
RITA, AND FAMILY. I AM SORRY FOR THE LOSS. WE KNOW THAT RAY IS IN HEAVEN AND NO MORE PAIN . WE ARE SAD BUT IN TIME GOD WILL KEEP US UNDER HIS WINGS TO EASE OUR PAIN . I WILL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR ALL THE FAMILY. YOU ARE LIKE FAMILY TO ME. THIS IS RAY (FROM FLORIDA) DEBBIE MEADE.MY RAY AND JAMES WAS THE WORLD TO ME AND I MISS RAY ALSO. OUR RAY'S ARE TOGETHER AND WATCHING OVER US
Joe & Gayla Fletcher
July 4, 2011
sis. Rita - Bro. Ray was a special brother in the Lord. We are so sorry for your loss, but you have the assurance of seeing Him again. He has made his landing safely over on the other side. We love you and are praying for you sis.
July 4, 2011
Uncle Ray, i love and miss you. Thank you for the wonderful memories you hafe left for us. You have made it home, you will suffer never again. I will see there someday. We love amd miss you.
Angel and Joe Mays (neice)
Pam Luther and Family
July 4, 2011
Rita, Uncle Ray was known to everyone as Just that(Uncle Ray) including me. He touched all of our lives in such a warm way.Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Crystal Surber Peck
July 4, 2011
Daddy,
Although my heart is breaking, I know that you are in a better place, you are with your parents and the other angels. I LOVE YOU!! You will be sadly missed. Welcome to eternal life.
Rodney and Stephanie Horner
July 4, 2011
Rite we are so sorry for your loss. Ray was a great man and will be missed.please if you need anything let us know.we love you.....
diane kazee
July 4, 2011
bro ray, will be missed very much. he was always a faithful prayer warrior for are lost children, and a great person. we all loved you and will miss you,
Bobby kazee
July 4, 2011
Bro. Ray that pew on the third row rt side will ever be empty without your smilin face in it. You will be missed but praise God one more soul has made it on home. How many times you hv stopped me in the hallway at church grabbed my hand and with that raspy but sweet voice said Bobby I love ya buddy. My condolences to the family may God hold u close in this loss.
Jon and Cody McCoy
July 4, 2011
Uncle Ray, Your presence will sadly be missed. I am forever grateful to have had you in my life. You were always there to guide me in the right direction with all of the events which have helped make me the man i am today. Nobody could ask for a more honest, true friend. You are sadly missed and will always have a special place in our hearts.
Melissa Nunnery
July 3, 2011
You will be greatly missed. I love you Uncle Ray. Rest in peace.
Heather selbert
July 3, 2011
uncle Ray you are loved by so many people and will be missed...we love you..
Heather, todd Selbert
Elsie and Dennis Hout
July 3, 2011
Uncle Ray, you will be so sadly missed in our family. You are so loved. I love you.
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