Okey Ray Obituary
He was born May 9, 1959 in Ripley, son of the late Okey L. and Rosalie Crihfield Ray. He was a man who was a "Jack of all Trades" but most of all he enjoyed spending time with family, especially his granddaughter.
He is survived by his son Okey James Ray Jr. and his wife Makayla; his ex-wife Connie Casto; granddaughter, Aubriana Ray; brothers Danny and Robert Ray; sister Kathy Westfall.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Ray.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley. A time of visitation with the family will be from 1:00 pm until the time of service on Sunday at the funeral home.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com
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511 S. Church St., Ripley, WV 25271
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