Jared Charles Ray

Jared Charles Ray, 32, of Troy, MO passed away on Thursday May 29, 2025.

A Mass of Catholic Burial will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, June 14th, 2025, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Troy, MO. Father Eddie Voltz will officiate.

Burial will immediately follow at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Troy, MO. There will be a luncheon at Sacred Heart Church following the burial.

Friends and Family are invited to Jared's Life Celebration at a visitation that will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the church.

Arrangements are under the direction of the O'Donnell-Thurman Life Celebration Home in Monroe City, MO.

Jared was born June 10, 1992, in St. Louis, MO, to Brian Ray and Dana Ray Zurweller.

Survivors include his parents, daughter, Melanie Ray of Troy, MO, grandparents, Stanley Charles Zurweller of Hunnewell, MO, Charles and Jackie Ray of Cape Coral, FL, sisters, Alix (Logan) Jakuboski of Troy, MO, Kennedy Ray of Troy, MO, aunts and uncles, Brigdet Zurweller of Moscow Mills, William Zurweller of Winfield, MO, Bradley (Anne) Zurweller of Astoria, NY, Robert (Ashley) Zurweller of O'Fallon, MO, Christine (Steve) Wells of Warrenton, MO.

Jared was preceded in death by his grandmother, Wanda Sherry Zurweller, his aunt Jennifer Zurweller and his cousin Justin Zurweller.

Jared's professional life was marked by his exceptional skills in carpentry, drywall, and construction. He was very skilled with his hands, always creating or building new things with ease.

Beyond the construction sites, painting and forklifts, Jared was a natural athlete, whose love for soccer was as much a part of him as his dry sense of humor. He was a phenomenal soccer player and was at one time part of the Olympic Development Team. He proudly wore his favorite number 5 soccer jersey throughout his years of playing. Jared had a love for all sports though, including basketball, football, and hockey, He regularly followed his favorite teams-the St. Louis Blues, Minnesota Timberwolves, LA Lakers, and KC Chiefs.

Jared's had several other interests too, including rock collections and coin collections. Jared was a huge nature and animal lover. One of his favorite places to be was in the country at his grandparents house with them. He also loved watching Sponge Bob and Big Bang Theory.

While he may have enjoyed playfully aggravating his sisters and being a master prankster, his protective nature was fierce, and his love for his sisters and his cousins was unyielding. Above all, Jared's greatest pride and joy was his daughter. His fatherly love was a beacon of strength and tenderness.

Jared will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who were touched by his spirit.

Jared was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shelbina, MO.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bridges of Hope in Lincoln County, Mo and/or Oasis Resource Center in Troy, Mo.