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for Anthony Ray
Thomell Smith
September 8, 2012
Hello my old friend and choir director its been 25 years since I have song in the choir with you I was a 1st soprano first roll @ All Nation church of God in Christ I love you Thomell living in California now! I heard you are BOMB! You will be missed... Rest-in-Peace
Janet Jerzycki
September 7, 2012
I met Tony as a youngster when his mother, Earlene, and mine, Betty, worked together at KMart. His family was so loving and proud of Tony and Harold. My prayers are with Harold and his family. God bless.
Patricia Young
September 6, 2012
Tony has finished his course, and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. He's gone in the physical, but everyone will forever have precious memories. May God's peace and comfort rest upon you family and friends.
Susan Knox
September 6, 2012
Tony will sincerely be missed. He was a great caring individual with a special musical talent as well as a talent for making everyone feel special. When he sang at my husband's funeral in 2008 was the last time I saw him, but thought of him often. He and Bruce will enjoy being together again. God speed to you, my friend.
Paul Smith
September 5, 2012
My deepest condolences, Tony was a great guy...I knew him from way back from when he worked part time at the Herald News. I was deeply saddened when I heard of his passing....He lived life well!
Evang. Lori Price
September 5, 2012
Tony I will miss you very much; I used to love to hear you sing The Presence of the Lord is here, you always gave God your all in Service I loved that about you. We all love you in 3rd Jurisdiction, but God loved you best; See You in the Rapture My Brother in the Lord.
Barbara Butler-Lanier
September 5, 2012
My most sincere wish of grace and peace to the Ray family. Tony will be greatly missed.
Luv Ya! Sharon
Sharon McDavid
September 5, 2012
Tony, words cannot express the sorrow I feel at the loss of such a passionate and caring soul. My comfort is that you are with our Heavenly Father and singing in that heavenly choir! Your presence will be greatly missed. Thank you for touching my life. I will NEVER forget my friend..TONY RAY! ~SMOOCHES~
September 4, 2012
Your Gifts ~ Talents that you brought to our very own hometown (Joliet) Will not go Unforgotten. You were the "Epitomie" of a truly Gifted Man of God. You will truly be Missed but not Forgotten. Go ahead and Sing/Play for your Heavenly Father as the Angels Rejoice
September 4, 2012
God needed another Anointed, Gifted, Talented, Encourager, Inspirational, Loving Angel to Join the choir in Heaven. He choose our "Beloved Tony Ray"
the tyrrells
September 4, 2012
Tony could name our eight children in proper order. Coach Tyrrell truly enjoyed his company on and off the floor. God bless
Pamela Humphrey
September 4, 2012
Tony will be greatly missed,as he touched the lives of all that knew him.Family,I am praying for you that God will grant you just what you need during this time in your lives,and Yvonne,I am sending up special prayers for you that God will give you Peace and Contentment,knowing that you did all that you could for Tony.I know how close you were to him.Cousins, yet he was like a brother to you.We know that God knows best and we must bow in humble submission to his will,as God has Spoken and We must say AMEN.
Love you much, Pam
September 4, 2012
Tony will be missed by many.He touched the lives of all that he came in contact with.I am praying for the family, and Yvonne,I am sending up a special prayer that God will grant you the peace and contentment you need knowing you did all that you could for him and I know how close to two of you were.We must bow in humble submission to God's will as he knows what is best,and God has Spoken and We must say AMEN.
Love you much,Pam
Debbie Arthur
September 4, 2012
To the family,
May God bless you, keep you and strengthen you. Tony will forever be in our hearts.
Christina Bias
September 4, 2012
To The Ray Family, The Bias family of All Nations Church would like to send our condolences. My children attended Forest Park School and he would pop in and check on them periodically. My children loved him very much. They also recalled him being the Principal For The Day at Forest Park and were very proud to say he went to their church. My God Bless You
Jacqueline Latham and family
September 4, 2012
To the families of Tony Ray,
Tony will be greatly missed. God does not make mistakes and he know what is best. Tony was surely blessed and an inspiration to all who knew of him and knew him personally. May God comfort and keep you.
mattie hargrow
September 4, 2012
To Harold, My deepest sympathy go out t you and your family. I have just heard about your mother. My love go out to you in this time of loss. God leaves no sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal God is!!!!!
LAURIE A WILLIAMS
September 4, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
MONIQUE MCCULLUM
September 4, 2012
I LOVE U TONY RAY YOU WHERE A INSPERATION TO ME AS A CHILD SINGING IN YOUR CHIOR AT SHILOH YOU WILL TRUELY BE MISSED.
Mary Saunders
September 4, 2012
Bishop Harold Ray & Family, may God comfort you as only he can.I'm a member of Shiloh, sang in the choir under Tony's direction. There's no one like Tony. I never heard him put anyone down. He was only full of encouragement!!Rest in peace my Brother. I will always remember YOU!
Patty Russell
September 3, 2012
God Bless and Keep You In Your Sorrow, Tony will never be forgotten.....He is singing with God's Holy Choir.
Keith Hall
September 3, 2012
The voice and the smile of such a great friend down through the years will never be forgotten.
To the family and friends of Tony Ray; we shall all find comfort in all of the fond memories we have. In addition, we can rest that he's now resting in the arms of of our savior; the one he loved to sing about!
Rhonda Campbell
September 3, 2012
Thanks for lending us you voice. And thanks for singing at my wedding "Make it last forever"
September 3, 2012
Tony: A man who walked closely with his God. A true gift from God with special gifts to share. Claimed by God at his earthly sanctuary and taken to his Eternal rest. Rest in peace, my friend. Mary Jane Whiteside
Glenn Williams
September 3, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Ray family during your time of bereavement
Pete Friedmann
September 2, 2012
I was a colleague of Tony at WJOL/WLLI from 1979-84. He was an admired, respected and beloved friend. Tony never ceased to amaze me with his talent, humility, intelligence and compassion. He will be deeply missed.
A. J. Strauss
September 2, 2012
Tony Ray was an exceptionally talented radio personality who will always be respected and admired by those of us in broadcasting. Tony was a true inspiration. May the memory of this good man bring comfort to his family.
September 2, 2012
Tony was my first district manager at the Herald-News.And my mom (Ma Welch)was probably his biggest fan. He will be deeply missed
Arlisa Burkes
September 2, 2012
Our prayers are with the Ray family, May God keep his loving arms around you. Rest In Peace Brother Tony.
Lora Winters
September 2, 2012
First of all I would like to say my heart goes out to his family, I just met Tony almost two years ago and he was a very kind,helpful,friendly,loving,caring,and giving person. I took up a beginners computer class and he would come in and say encouraging words,and make you laugh he had a lot of confidence in you, he also had a very beautiful spirit.
I would like to thank God for giving me a chance to meet Tony Ray.
Mike Burgie
September 2, 2012
My condolences to Tony's family. He was a well known and well loved member of Joliet and his talents will be missed my many. Heaven has a new angel. Rest in Peace, Tony, and thank you for your years of giving of yourself to Joliet.
September 2, 2012
He is someone who always made a difference...
Sue O'Brien
September 2, 2012
Godspeed good and faithful servant and welcome into the arms of the Father in Heaven!! Peace Sue and Mike O'Brien and Family
LESTER FARRIES
September 2, 2012
MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU. YOU WILL BE MISS
Irene Riley
September 2, 2012
In memory of a life well lived. Condolences to the family.
BOB BASARICH
September 2, 2012
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cordelle Gray
September 2, 2012
My condolence goes out to Tony Ray's Family in the time of Loss. Tony Ray was a great man and his presence will be greatly missed. One of these days we will all see Tony Ray Again.
Kelly McKenzie
September 2, 2012
My condolences to the family of Tony Ray. We were good friends and we shared many laughs. He was a man of many talents.Please look to God for your strength.
Dan Wilson
September 2, 2012
I work at the annex building where Tony frequented and would always smile and laugh and joke with my fellow workers. He never had a bad word about anyone, and would offer his help when needed. He will be missed by everyone who met him.
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