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John Curtis Ray

John Ray Obituary

RAY, JOHN CURTIS, 63, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2006. He is survived by his devoted family; his wife of 30 years, Joyce Ray; daughters, Melissa Lynn (West Kennedy) and Melinda Lynn Ray; brothers, Charles and Jim Ray; sisters, Shirley Todd, Trisha Bounds and Judy Inman; and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held graveside in Arlington Park Cemetery on Saturday, January 28, 2006, at 2 p.m., where military honors will be rendered. A visitation will take place for Curtis on Friday, January 27, 2006, from 6-8 p.m. at Arlington Park Funeral Home, Jacksonville, FL.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Jan. 26, 2006.

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Eric Wells

January 28, 2006

Joyce, Missy, & Mindy,

John Ray will be greatly missed at Rogers. He trained me when I first went to work there, and I gained a great deal of respect for him. He spoke of his family with great pride, and I admired him for that. He would often go out of his way to talk to me when he got the chance, and I would do my best to try and make him laugh. His personallity reminds me of my father and grandfather. I will miss John just as much...take care and God bless

Guss Plair Jr.

January 28, 2006

Mrs. Joyce, Missy, and Mindy,

I am sorry to hear about your loss. You all are in my prayers. If there is anything my family or I can do, please let us know.



Guss Jr.

TERESA PLAIR

January 27, 2006

Joyce, Missy and Mindy,

Joyce we are so sorry to hear about Curtis, just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do please just give us a call. We'll always have our memories of the ballpark. We love you all.

Love,

Teresa and Guss

BRANDI PLAIR

January 27, 2006

MRS. JOYCE, MISSY AND MINDY,

I AM SO DEEPLY SORRY ABOUT LOSING MR. CURTIS. HE WAS SUCH A GREAT SPIRITED MAN WITH SUCH A BIG HEART, WHO LOVED ALL OF YOU. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE SOFTBALL GAMES AND THE TIMES SPENT GOOFING OFF AFTERWARDS. I AM SO SORRY IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL. I LOVE YOU ALL. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

LOVE,

BRANDI PLAIR

Sue Messer

January 27, 2006

I work with Bill at Enterprise and I would just like to let you know that many prayers are being lifted up for your family. May God be with each of you during this time of sorrow.

Laura Brandel

January 26, 2006

My deepest sympathy for Joyce and

family.

Shirley Barry

January 26, 2006

To Joyce, Missy and Mindy.

Your uncle Bill let me know about the illness of Curtis and I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord give you the strength and peace that you will need to get through these days, weeks and months of sorrow. Be blessed.

Gaye Gray

January 26, 2006

Dearest Joyce, Missy & Mindy: Our hearts grieve for the untimely loss of Curtis, our dear friend and neighbor. Paul & I will always hold close our happy,fun times when we were all together,whether it be sitting in our yard or on your back porch. Curtis was a very special and dear person,a man of gentle ways and many talents.We will miss him greatly.Please know that Paul & I are here for you. May God give you and the girls strength and peace in all of these days to follow. Love Gaye & Paul

Chrissy Boos

January 26, 2006

Mrs. Ray, Missy, and Mindy....your husband and father was like a second father to me and you all have been like a 2nd family as well. He will be deeply missed by my family and I. I will never forget him out at softball games yelling, "Come on, Chrissy!" Or coming over to the house and hearing, "How are you doing in school; you better be doing good!" Those memories and many more will stay with me for the rest of my life. I am very sorry for your loss, but I know he is with us still...watching over us, and I know he is very very proud of all of you. Love Always.

Debbie (Bell) Miller

January 26, 2006

Joycie and family - I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Curtis. My prayers are with you and your family.

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