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CLYDE RAY

1930 - 2014

CLYDE RAY obituary, 1930-2014, Las Vegas, NV

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1930

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2014

CLYDE RAY Obituary

CLYDE RAY Clyde Ray, 84, of Las Vegas, passed away Dec. 3, 2014. He was born Feb. 14, 1930, in Milwaukee. He worked in the space industry, where he helped improve guidance systems for the Gemini and Apollo space craft. Later, he worked at the General Motors Proving Grounds in Milford, Mich. He married his wife, Mary "Carol," Sept. 15, 1951. They spent over 63 years together and departed this life together. They retired to Las Vegas in 1986. One son, John, passed away in 2004. He is survived by a daughter, Mary; two sons, James and Michael and their spouses; two grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends. Services are pending in Milwaukee.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Dec. 14, 2014.

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Ruth Librizzi

December 15, 2014

God Bless you Uncle Clyde! I hope you are together with Aunt Carol and are both at peace! We love you! Love Ruthie

Susan Darnell

December 15, 2014

Dear Uncle Clyde,
I hope you and Aunt Carol are together and walking hand in hand pain-free and sure-footed again. Love always, Sue

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