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Ray Daye Obituary
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, at Warren's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 14769 NC 86 South, Prospect Hill, N.C. with the Rev. Robbie Bynum officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at noon, one hour prior to the service.
Visitation will be held from 2 until 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, at Hester Whitted and Daye Funeral Chapel in Hillsborough, N.C.
Ray was born Nov. 14, 1969, in Chapel Hill, N.C., to the late Deacon Eddie Sylvene Daye and Odessa Torain Daye, who survives. He attended Orange County Public Schools, graduating in 1988 from Orange High School. He married Revonda Michelle Hurdle on Sept. 6, 2003.
Ray enlisted in the United States Navy shortly after graduation and was based at the Mayport Naval Base in Jacksonville, Fla. He served his country from 1989 to 1993 on the naval ship, USS Doyle (FFG 39) and upon being honorably discharged, he returned to North Carolina to be with his family and friends.
Ray was employed in Hillsborough, N.C. as a store manager at Vietri, Inc. for 14 years, where he gained respect from his co-workers and they all worked together as a family unit. He loved his job and the Vietri family and it was evident that they felt the same towards him.
Ray was preceded in death by his grandparents, Allen and Maude Daye and Robert and Hallie Torain; father, Eddie Sylvene Daye; brother, Edward B. Daye; daughter, Nia Rae Daye.
He leaves to cherish his memory forever, his wife, Revonda Michelle Daye, of the home; son, Joshua Hughes of Danville, Va.; daughter, Rayla Johnson-Daye of Hyde Park, Mass.; mother, Odessa L. Daye; sister, Anita M. Daye ,both of Hillsborough, N.C.; mother-in-law, Lessie M. Hurdle of Burlington, N,C,; brothers-in-law, Anthony Hurdle (Angela) of Graham, N.C. and Curtis Tinnin of Stamford, Conn.; sister-in-law, Yvette Slade (Don); very special nieces, Antana Hurdle of Graham, N.C., Candice Daye of Newport News, Va. and Aliyah Holt of Chapel Hill, N.C.; aunts, Catherine Cotton, Katherine Johnson and Annie B. Southern; uncles, Dr. Linwood T. Daye and Lucious Daye; and a host of family members and friends.
Hester Whitted and Daye Funeral Service is in charge of the funeral services for Ray Winfred Daye.
Funeral information may be accessed online and condolences sent at HWD Funeral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ray Daye
Lori Jeffries and family
August 30, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss, Gods light shines all the the time. Just know that Gods got you. His arms are wrapped around you and your family right now. I know it hurts but call on God he will see you through. We'llkeep you and your family in our prayers. Love you.
Willie @Kathleen Tinnin
August 29, 2014
Michelle: This is especially for you. We know it' hard and not with a lot of understanding. I cannot say I know how you feel because I have not been there. I pray that God will throw his loving arms of protection around you and help you to find the peace that you must need so desperately. We can only pray for you and we will.
Yondi Johnson
August 29, 2014
We extend our condolences and heartfelt prayers to the family, friends, and loved ones of Mr. Ray Daye. May God comfort, bless, and keep each of you during this difficult time of loss. "Uncle Ray" as I always called him, will truly be missed! We pray that God gives each of you peace and understanding during this time as well as in the days ahead.
The Johnson Family
Brenday, Yondi & Iman
Angela Albright
August 29, 2014
This is still a hard pill to swallow. Ray Daye you were an amazing friend. There was never a dull moment at Armstrong (Armacell). Rest in Paradise my Ray Daye. You will never be forgotten. Keeping Michelle in my prayers.
Robyne Morris
August 29, 2014
You will be truly missed. My prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow.
God Bless
Lauren Williams
August 29, 2014
Ray, you will be greatly missed. I'm going to miss seeing you around Vietri. Rest in peace. I'm praying for the family.
Duck Duncan
August 29, 2014
Prayers to your family during this loss. He made everyone smile.
CINDY POTEAT
August 29, 2014
May God Bless.. Poteat family
Bryan Johnson
August 29, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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