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1933
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2022
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Richard Ray Obituary
Richard Dean Ray, 88, of Stevensville passed away on April 26, 2022, at West Woods of Bridgman.
A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2022, at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman, with the Rev. James K. Whitman officiating. Friends can meet with the family from noon until the time of the service Monday. Burial will be at Hickory Bluff Cemetery in Stevensville.
Memorial contributions can be given to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.
To leave an online condolence, visit www.PikeFH.com.
Richard was born on Aug. 3, 1933, in Grand Island, Neb., the son of the late Charles and Ruth (Chandler) Ray.
On July 12, 1958, he married Norma, and they shared 63 years together.
Richard retired from Gast Manufacturing in 1999. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and a member of Stevensville American Legion Post 568.
Survivors include his wife, Norma; their children, Richard (Carol) Ray Jr. and Allen (Terri) Ray; grandchildren, Richard Ray III, Robert (Megan) Ray, Kyla Ray; and an expected great-grandchild in October.
Richard also was preceded in death by three brothers, William Ray, Arthur Ray and Jack Ray.
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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, The Boyd Chapel9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106
May
2
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1:00 p.m.
Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, The Boyd Chapel9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106
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