Ray Lewis

Ray Lewis obituary

Ray Lewis

Ray Lewis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by West-Murley Funeral Home - Oneida on Aug. 30, 2025.

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Ray M. Lewis, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at his home.

Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown.

Ray is survived by his:
Wife, Annette (Tate) Lewis
Son, William Copeland
Daughter-in-law, Vickie (Tucker) Lewis
Grandchildren, Hunter Addie and husband Chris
Mason Lewis
Great-granddaughter, McKenna Addie
Father & Mother-in-law, John & Brenda Tate
Brother-in-law, John Tate, Jr.
Sister-in-law, Natalie Tate
Extended Family, Jimmy & Tammy Stephens
Kay Mosier-Babcock

He is preceded in death by his:
Son, Troy Lewis
Father, Ray Maynard Lewis, Sr.
Mother, Mary Pearl (Snell) Lewis
Brother, Wayne Lewis

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to be made to the Best Friends Sanctuary. Donations can be left at Jennings Funeral Homes.

Jennings Funeral Homes of Jamestown is in charge of services for Ray M. Lewis.

This obituary is provided as a courtesy by Jones & Son and West-Murley Funeral Homes.

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