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Donald Ray Obituary

Donald W. Ray, 53 passed away on Nov. 6, 2011.  His life will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 beginning with a viewing from 9:00 - 10:50 am.
Funeral service to start at 11:00 & both services will be held at Wesley A. Boyd Memorial Chapel; 7411 Wheatley St.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 18, 2011.

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Eric &Carolyn Lewis

November 28, 2011

Gone from our sight,but never from our memories.Gone from our touch,but never our hearts.With deepest sympathy.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil,for you are with me:your rod and your staff ,comfort me.(Psalm 23.4)
(Memorial Hermann)

Andria McCullough-Ajaero

November 21, 2011

My condolences to the Ray family.

Barbara Hickman - Friday

November 20, 2011

To the Ray Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy. R.I.P. Don

November 20, 2011

Susan Jones-Stephen-Fox, Janice Jones, Watson,Walker, Houston, Judith Little-Horton, Theresa Rivers, Peggy Little, Theresa Moore-Williams, Neighbors on Indigo Sky Ln. Janice Little.

gwen poole

November 19, 2011

we truly will miss you

November 19, 2011

You were my best friend.

Diana Small/ Marvin Frank

November 19, 2011

Charlene & Family, please accept our deepest condolences. We pray your precious memories will bring you comfort. "BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED." Matt 5:4

November 19, 2011

To the Ray Family,

Please accept our deepest condolences. Bro. Donald often visited the Mt. Olive Bapt. Church. His smile and humble spirit will be missed. Our prayers are with you.

from Rev A.B.Thomas and Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

November 18, 2011

To the Ray family: Accept my deepest condolences on your loss. Trust God and know in the days ahead he will be your comfort and guide.

Willie Ford
Baby Ocean of Soul
Trumpet Section

Keana Lindsey

November 18, 2011

May your soul rest in peace ,I will always remember your smile while working with you at Hermann !!!

Sheila Toliver

November 18, 2011

You will always be in our thoughts and hearts. We will never forget our B-B-Que's You have alway been like a brother to me, thank so much for being in my family life. As you would always say every day is a good day.

November 18, 2011

Praying for the family at such difficult time. May God's blessings comfort you as you remember the joy that he brought to your lives.
Rev. Julia Harnsberry-Davis
BTW Class of 76!

Khanedria " Nedra" Hall

November 18, 2011

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Shanieka Lewis

November 18, 2011

Lord you say you wouldn't put no more on use then we can bear, Donald Ray you will always be miss bye his other family Memorial Hermann kicthen. So know more worries, are pain just no one day we all got to get to where you are. And to his family stay strong and prayed up and know god got everything in control. God bless you all.

November 18, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. May God comfort and keep you.

Glenda Deese
Booker T. Washington (Baby Ocean of Soul)- Class of 1976
(Baby Ocean of Soul)

November 18, 2011

May God Bless you and your family in this time sorrow.

Clara Furlow
B.T.W. Class of 1976

Betty Garrett

November 18, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

sheena francois

November 18, 2011

TO.The Ray Family you all are in my prayers donald ray was a beautiful person with a beautiful heart i've work with donald for 4 years at memorial hermann its be a blessing to the family earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal hold on to god unchanging hands he will be missed be blessed.

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