Eldridge Cornelius Ray

Eldridge Cornelius Ray obituary, Eastover, SC

Eldridge Cornelius Ray

Eldridge Ray Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 6, 2013.
Eldridge Cornelius Ray EASTOVER - A graveside service celebrating the life of Eldridge Cornelius Ray, 78, of Eastover will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2013 in Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lebanon United Methodist Church Building Fund, 10220 Garners Ferry Road, Eastover, SC 29044 in Eldridge's memory. On-line condolences may be sent to www.Greenlawn-Columbia.com. Mr. Ray departed this earthly life on Monday evening, June 3, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Columbus County, NC to the late William McKinley Ray and Beulah Farmuduval Ray. Mr. Ray was a member at Iron Hill Baptist Church in Tabor City, NC. Eldridge was an avid fisherman who is now covering from the power lines to the hot hole 24 hours a day. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Violet Fowler Ray; his daughter, Valorie Cotton (Robert); two sons, Clark Ray (Conchita & family) and Rych Ray; his sister, Annette R. Cartrette (Larry); two brothers, Wilbert Ray (Patricia) and Joseph Ray (Ladosca); his special pet companion, "Jack"; a host of other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.

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June 7, 2013

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June 6, 2013

Danny and Lisa Ray Soles, Zack and Austin posted to the memorial.

June 6, 2013

Pat McPherson Senn posted to the memorial.

June 7, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Eldridge's passing. I love you all and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Herring (Ray)

Danny and Lisa Ray Soles, Zack and Austin

June 6, 2013

I am so very sorry to hear of Uncle Eldridge's passing. He will be missed so much! I know that there was a joyous reunion in heaven and there is some major fishing going on! We love you all and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Pat McPherson Senn

June 6, 2013

Clark and Val- I am so sorry for your loss

Chuck & Betty McConnell

June 6, 2013

So sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers.

gil baco

June 6, 2013

I am sorry to hear about Eldridge passing, Violet. You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless you.

June 6, 2013

Sorry to hear about your loss, I am praying for you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers. take care Mike Barfield and family.

Jim & Linda Wortham

June 6, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

June 6, 2013

There will never be another who could tell a fish tale or deer story like Eldridge could. We loved him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with Violet, Clark, Valorie and Rych during the coming times - we love you all also. Joey & Cindy Nettles

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