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William Ray Obituary

WILLIAM JOSEPH "WILL" RAY, JR. HOBART, IN William Joseph "Will" Ray Jr., age 34, of Hobart, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015. He was born on March 14, 1981 in Chicago, IL to Billy and Gardeline Ray. He was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed fishing. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with his adored family. He will always be remembered as a dedicated son, brother, uncle and friend to those who knew him. Will is survived by his parents, Billy and Gardeline Ray; sister, Krystal (Tony) Alvarez; close friend, Johnny (Xochitl) Michelson; niece, Ashley Alvarez; nephews: Anthony Alvarez Jr., Matt Alvarez, Liam Michelson; uncle, Kevin (Michelle) Ray; aunts: Connie (Robert) Cortina, Debbie Nichols, Sherry (Gregory) Stavros, Jeannie Scalzitti, Betty Mayes, Kathy Johnson, Eudeana Salas. He is preceded in death by his grandparents. A funeral service will take place Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Brady Chapel, 3791 Central Avenue, Lake Station. He will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. For more information, please call (219) 962-1606. Online condolences may be shared with the family at: www.reesfuneralhomes.com

Published by The Times on May 5, 2015.

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Krystal Gapinski

May 1, 2023

Today makes 8 years since you made it into heaven and we mourn you every second. Keep watching over all of us, Bub and I sure do miss having you down here with me! I love you!

Diane Apolinar

May 1, 2021

R.I.P. William I’ll always remember your Kind heart and respect for others.

Krystal Gapinski

May 1, 2021

Today makes 6 very long hard years my sweet brother. Not a moment in life passes by that I don’t feel your presence walking with me and for that I thank you! I love you so much, Bub! Forever and always, your sister! ❤

Diane Apolinar

April 30, 2020

Rest In Peace William

Krystal Alvarez

April 30, 2020

Bub, tomorrow makes 5 years since youve been gone.. Still seems unreal as the first moment I saw you. I miss you daily! I love you so much Bub! Keep resting in peace my beautiful angel brother! Always and forever your sister!❤

Diane Apolinar

April 30, 2019

Thinking of you. Rest In Peace .

Diane Apolinar

May 24, 2015

Thinking of you today. Rest in peace William.

lisa tibbs

May 9, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Rest in Peace Will

William B Ray

May 7, 2015

Rest in peace, William.

May 6, 2015

I'll always remember how good you were to Jim and I. WE Love you. We are praying for you MOM And Dad. We are there for you. Love you. Sue and Jim.
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Mom

May 6, 2015

Good Nite son I am going to miss you so very much I love you But I know God needed you more it will not be the same with you gone wait for me and your dad I was proud of what you had did with the house and car those are only material things I would love for you to call me or come by I am going to miss the good times I had with you and those Blue eyes, son I know you are at peace God needed you home son but I needed you too ,I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH I will always have you in my heart, dad loves you and he will take care of things you did not get to finish son you were so kind to many people you thought of others and would give the shirt off your back I don't know why you are gone but you will never be forgotten mom loves you.

paul & nodie klimek

May 5, 2015

our thoughts & prayers r w/ the family.

Linda Ray

May 5, 2015

I am sorry to hear of the Ray families loss.

gerson+maryjane collazo

May 5, 2015

I still can't believe you went to be with god, no more suffering for you here on earth bro, you're one of a kind, I'll never forget you, and save a seat up there for me

Lisa (layla and caden) Nichols

May 5, 2015

Each one of y'all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love y'all!! ❤❤❤❤❤

Frankie & Diane Nichols

May 5, 2015

We are very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Lisa Henderson

May 5, 2015

Krystal,
All of us at Senior Helpers is so very sorry to hear of your & your family's loss. We want you to know that if need anything just ask. We love you very much.

Elizabeth hamm

May 4, 2015

William, where do I begin. I'm so sorry me and Ralph haven't been to see you. Gosh we loved you so much. We spent so many nights at your house when we were kids. We had so much fun. Lol jumping on the pogo sticks in the basement! We grew up and had our own lives. I will forever miss you cuzz. You were loved very much and my heart is so saddened. I hope you rest in God's kingdom forever. Until we met again.

Krystal Alvarez

May 4, 2015

Hey bubby I just want you to know I love you and will never forget you. Your always gonna be my brother and I know your my angel. Rest In Paradise my sweet bubby and know that one day God is gonna bring me to you.

Tammy Goin Cone

May 4, 2015

R.I.P. dear cousin

Ashley Lazur

May 4, 2015

I can still hear your laugh like it was just yesterday. ...Rest in Paradise, Will. Gone, but never forgotten.

Mellony ramage

May 4, 2015

I have and alway's will remember you. Please rest peacefully.

Connie Cortina

May 4, 2015

Dear William,
Remembering you, big blue eyes, a beautiful smile,
a heart of gold.
I'm so proud to call you my nephew,
I will always love you!
R.I.P.

Diane Apolinar

May 3, 2015

I remember when you took my daughter to your prom. You were a real gentleman to her and always treated us with respect. Love and prayers for you and your Family.

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