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Arthur Ray Jr. Obituary

Arthur Edward Ray, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 19, 2015, at the age of 58. Arthur was a Railway Worker for the Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Son of the late Juanita and Arthur Ray, Sr. Loving father of Arthur Randall, Austin Randall (Stacia), Ashley Randall, Tinisha Williams (Marcus), and Aldon Randall. Companion of Sharon Jackson. Brother of Beverly Raven (Paul), Lynn Gallo (Herbert), Dionne Gueringer (Glenn), Denitra Woods (Donald), Valerie Cotton, Dawn Ray and the late Debra Ray. Grandfather of Ariel, Ariane, Arthur IV, Austin, Jr., Autumn and Alacia. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and Friends of the Family, also Pastors, Officers and Members of Israelite B.C. and Franklin Ave. B.C. both of NOLA, In His Presence Family Worship Center in Brooklyn, NY., Staff & Employees of RTA, and Daiquiris & Company on Elysian Fields, are all invited to attend the Funeral Service on Monday, December 28, 2015, at Israelite B.C., 2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., at 10:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Interment in Providence Memorial Park. Professional Arrangements Entrusted to Majestic Mortuary, (504) 523-5872.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Dec. 25 to Dec. 27, 2015.

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Susan Piglia

December 19, 2019

You are so dearly missed by everyone who knew you from the Daiquiri Shoppe!
Your picture will forever be on my back wall of my desk!
I know your giving them hell up there! Love you!!!

Charlie Williams

January 7, 2016

Rest in peace going to miss you Author

January 2, 2016

To the Family of Arthur Ray. I was very much sadden to hear of Arthur's passing. I just found out today 1/2/16. To lose a family member is hard but to lose a father is even harder. Tinisha I love u and my prayers are with u and your sibling. From Zelma Stewart Evans and Family

tinisha smith

December 30, 2015

Daddy I will miss u. U have been my hero since the day I was born. You have always been my 1st love since i knew what love was and my heart is shattered and broken. Even though I miss u terribly, I know that God knows best. I will see u again one day but until then, Rest with the Lord daddy! I love u forever and always! Your devoted daughter(Fat Mama) Tinisha

December 30, 2015

To the Ray family,
We were sadden to hear of the sudden passing of a dear friend and ex-co worker. I will always remember the sharp way he dressed and our conversations at Daiquiris. He was a good man. Praying for your strength and courage.
Dave (RTA) and Genny (FABC) Elliott

Debraann Major

December 30, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss,my family will keep your in our prayers.

IBEW Local 1700 The Membership

December 28, 2015

The Members of IBEW Local 1700 wish to express its joy to have had the pleasure of working with Arthur Ray we will be missing you God will keep you in our hearts rest at God's speed ,Family may your heavy hearts be lifted up.

Denise Montana-Stevenson

December 28, 2015

I am still in shock to hear of Arthur Ray's passing. Family, hold on to God's unchanging hand for this is where you will get your peace and strength. Arthur was a friendly person and always smiled at you. We will miss him at RTA.

Debbie Smith-Nelson

December 28, 2015

Arthur Ray,

You will be missed.


Debbie

Anita Marshall-Jefferson

December 28, 2015

Prayers are going forth in the loss of your loved. His presence and seal for life will be missed there is no other like him. The memories that he will leave will keep him acquainted with our hearts forever. May God give you strength and provide a comforter of peace.

Newman & Patrcia Johnson

December 28, 2015

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Anita Marshall-Jefferson

December 28, 2015

Prayers are going forth in the loss of your loved. His presence and seal for life will be missed there is no other like him. The memories that he will leave will keep him acquainted with our hearts forever. May God give you strength and provide a comforter of peace.

Rose & William McGee

December 28, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mr Curtis Scott Sr

December 28, 2015

To Ray this cat was one of the silliest cats in roadway at RTA to work with him was a joy and would help anybody if he could rest my brother rest peace to you and your fam

Darian Epps

December 28, 2015

Wow still in shock. May you Rest In Peace

Carl Washington SR

December 28, 2015

Rip Arthur you will be missed at RTA it doesn't feel the same with out you sitting at the table cracking jokes and making fun of each other rest on brother.

zirece frazier

December 28, 2015

Rip old friend you will be missed by many.

willie addison

December 27, 2015

rest in peace we,ll miss you.big

December 27, 2015

rest in peace.we,ll miss you.BIG

Jerry Griggs

December 26, 2015

May you soul rest in peace. You will be missed

Sue Piglia

December 23, 2015

RIP My Friend!
I'm gonna miss me some Arthur Ray.
So wii the many you frequently saw, sitting at the D Shoppe bar.
I'm gonna miss me some Arthur Ray!

Darnell Charrier

December 23, 2015

June, my cousin, I laugh at when we were young and all the crazy things we got into. I ain't gonna forget Bro.

Darnell & Barbara Charrier & Family

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