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Shreveport, Louisiana

Gary Ray Obituary

Gary Paul Ray

GREENWOOD, LA-Visitation for Gary Paul Ray, 56, will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel.

Gary was born October 24, 1957 in Shreveport, LA. He passed away on November 30, 2013 in Blanchard, LA.

Gary was preceded in death by his father, Albert Ray and sisters, Janet Ray, Carol Ray, and Brenda Ray. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Shirley Ray; sons, Wesley Ray, David Ray, and Daniel Ray; grandchildren, Brandon Ray, Max Ray, Levi Ray, Alayna Todd, and Anna Ray; brothers, Wayne Ray and David Lane Ray; and sister, Rhonda Ray.

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Published by Shreveport Times on Dec. 2, 2013.

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for Gary Ray

23 Entries

November 29, 2014

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

June 16, 2014

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January 30, 2014

You've been gone from our lives for 2 months now, it seems like an eternity, it feels like yesterday. We all miss you so very much Gary, may God give us the insight to see a little clearer each day. Keeping you always in our hearts. I love you...

New Grandbaby

Rhonda Ray Spanel

January 30, 2014

A Poem for Gary

I dreamt of you last night
Holding your own, within a huge flight
Up to the heavens, body & soul
Millions of others you were all so bold.

God's voice was definite, calling you home
“Come, be with me, among my Thrones
Be with thy God, and Jesus and Ours
Come, I call thee, come to my house”

You took a deep breath but nothing came
Nothing to establish your ground in Earths game
Up to the Heavens, you started your flight
God's Voice was calling, there was no fight

For when you reach the gates of the Lord
You'll rejoice with all, risen there evermore
And for those left far, far, far behind
In a trench stored deep in the heart sublime

I dreamt of you last night
And I heard God say,
‘Let him rest in My arms for now let him be
For he is finished with his test and the power is with me.”

I cried for you last night

Rhonda Ray Spanel
11-30-2013

Gary with New grandbaby

December 26, 2013

kay book ballance

December 8, 2013

I love you boy's, I will always be here for y'all

carla newberry

December 2, 2013

Daniel, David & Wes, I'm so sorry for you guys because I know how much yall loved him. He was an amazing man & someone I looked up to for raising you 3 boys and did an amazing job! He was one of the best men I have met in the last few years! I miss him so much already but I could only imagine how you 3 sons feel. I know you all will follow in his footsteps(I know I would)if I had the chance.)
My brother, Amber's Daddy, and many more welcomed him to Heaven and I hope you all will take comfort in knowing he's in Heaven watching over all of us down here. RIP Gary!! You were one amazing man!!!

Randall Liles

December 2, 2013

Gary and I worked together on several remodeling projects over the last 18 months. He took pride in his work and had a vision for what some would think was impossible. He was very professional and always looked out for his customers best interest. He always had a way of keeping things loose even when I was complaining about going over budget. I am shocked and saddened by the loss. He will truly be missed.

Jade

December 2, 2013

Gary started working in our home many years ago. What great work he did. Then a month later I needed some more work and called him again. He was no longer just a wonderful painter he had become our friend. I can hear his voice say "Hey Jade, how's Mike?". For all these years we have heard stories about his children and grandchildren and how much he loved them all. He couldn't wait until the end of the day so he could go take care of them. He loved his sons and was so proud of them.
We will miss his voice and miss him very much.

Mike and Jade

will ford

December 2, 2013

Pops was a very good man and I'll miss him we had good times and I'm very thankful to have meet this grate man its not good by its see u later wes dave and dan I'm sorry pops was an awesome man loved him like a dad love y'all to mi brothers I'm hear for y'all r.i.p pops u will be missed

Kathy Noe

December 2, 2013

Even though it has been many years since we have seen each other I will never forget when we went to your home when we were all young. We all had a great time. thank you for the great times. We will all miss you very much and we will NEVER forget you. Go be with your dad and sisters. please tell my dad , brothers (2) and my grand daughter, my daughter and all of our family members that have left us that I love them very much. R.I.P. in Gods gentle arms. we love you. Your Cousin Kathy.

Krystal Todd

December 2, 2013

Gary Thank you You were the dad I never had Im glad I had a chance to know how that feels You were a wonderful Father and Papaw.You were all about those grandbabies. They love you.Im going to miss seeing you everyday and taking us places. I love You and you will always be in my heart. Ill never forget you. RIP

Krystal Todd

December 2, 2013

Gary you were like the dad I never had you were so good to me.Im glad I had that experience knowing what it feels like to have a father.Im going to miss u coming over everyday and taking us camiping,fishing and to lake. You were a wonderful papaw to our kids we will miss u dearly I love you so much You will always be in our hearts and never forgotten. We love You!

Samantha Todd Nolte

December 2, 2013

Gary you will be greatly missed by many! You were the sweetest man and a wonderful Peponky to your grand babies! They are all so lucky to have you! See you again one day!

JoAnn Daly

December 2, 2013

Loved those babies with such a big heart!!! Such a wonderful sweet Papaw "Peponky". You will be terribly missed. May you look down on your family and keep watch over them!

Lea Ray Williams

December 1, 2013

Rest in Peace, Gary. The GOOD times were GREAT! Hope you see your sisters and meet my son Alex out there somewhere...

December 1, 2013

Rest in Peace Gary. Thank you for being such a great Brother-in-law to me. Love, Janie

December 1, 2013

Ms.Shirley,Wayne,Rhonda,David,Daniel, Wesley and little David, and to the rest of the Ray family,
I am so sorry to hear about Gary. He was such a great person. He always had something nice to say and had a great attitude toward things. He was so unselfish also, just in the last couple of weeks, he helped his nephew make some money to help him. He could have kept the job all to himself but he choosed to help others. He never knew a stranger...May God give you all comfort and strength during this time, and may the memories you shared with Gary give you comfort. We will see him again in Heaven. I Love each and everyone of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Janie Ray Jordan

Lea Ray Williams

December 1, 2013

My deepest sympathy to ya, Rhon; I've loved you like a sister all these years. I'm glad we've always stayed in touch. Stay Strong.
~~There were the smiles before the tears and with the smiles some better years; who'll buy my memories of things that used to be~~

Rhonda /Dan

December 1, 2013

In remembrance.

Rhonda

December 1, 2013

Brother Gary, You will be forever in my heart, I will miss our conversations and your laughter. Your bright outlook, always the one to make things better. Peace be with you and your walk with God now, I will always have a candle lit just for you.

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