Ronald McCray

Ronald McCray
On Wednesday April 7, 2021, God saw fit in his infinite wisdom to bring our loved one, Ronald McCray home to be with him. Mr. McCray was born on March 19, 1959 to the late John and Doris McCray. He was the oldest of four children.
He was a graduate of Petersburg High School Class of 1977. Upon graduation, he matriculated to Virginia State University to further his educational career. McCray was a former employee of Firestone, Incorporated Bowie, Maryland. He also worked for Phillip Morris, USA, Richmond, Virginia. Mr. McCray was a member of Metropolitan Baptist Church. Ronald was a family man. He loved to laugh, cook, and entertain company. He was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He always made it his mission to watch every game.
Ronald is preceded in death by his childhood sweetheart, his wife, Detra S. McCray, and his father, John L. McCray. His paternal and maternal grandparent also preceded him in death.
Those left to cherish his precious memories are his children, daughter, Chemere Pulliam, and son, De'Ron McCray; one grandson, Shaan Aseem Suri of Hopewell, Va; his mother, Rev. Doris R. McCray; his loving sister, Deborah M. Ramsey, Esq. (Michael, Esq.); his loving and devoted brother, A. Wayne McCray (Star) and Donald McCray of North Carolina; mother-in-law, Cynthia Salley of South Carolina. Loving aunts, Deaconess Mary Brown (Dea. Thomas), Deaconess Gloria Merrick (Dea. James), Doris Peircy (John), Elsie W. Raines, and Mattie H. McCray; many devoted nieces and nephews, Joshua Beasley (Shaunta), Darnetta McCray, Donald McCray, Jr., Lamar McCray, Jasmine McCray, and Malik McCray; loving God-children, Meyrl Williams, Tammy Rimpsey, DeAndra Fletcher, and Destiny Taylor; loving and devoted friends, Glen Pulliam, Andre Washington, Kenneth Thomas, Roy Jordan, Greg Mayfield, Audrey Fisher, Irene James, Nancy Bland, and Phyllis Harris; an estranged wife, Diane McCray; a host of cousins and friends that were just like family.
A service celebrating the life of Mr. McCray will be held on Wednesday April 14, 2021 at 12 Noon on the grounds of the Johnson Funeral Home, Petersburg, with Rev. Lamont Hobbs, officiating. For the safety of the family and those attending, Interment will follow at the Southlawn Memorial Park. Public viewing will be held on Tuesday April 13, 2021 from 12 Noon to 7 p.m.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 South Sycamore Street, Petersburg. (804)-863-4411.