Charles Terry Ray

1950 - 2017

Charles Terry Ray
Dallastown
Charles Terry Ray, known to all as Terry, 67, died peacefully, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at the York Hospital. Born in Marion, NC on July 5, 1950, he was the son of the late James T. and Lillian (Hogan) Ray. Terry was the loving husband and best friend of 47 years to Kathleen O. (Badders) Ray.
Terry was the owner and operator of RayTech Mechanical Services, Inc., providing HVAC and electrical services. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose. Terry attended Living Word Community Church and his home church, Stewartstown United Methodist Church.
Terry could always be seen in his blue denim shirt jacket, whether watching the late #3 Dale Earnhardt in a NASCAR race or camping or traveling. Terry was generous and extremely loyal to friends and family, he could always be counted on to help someone in need.
Terry was above all, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He cherished time spent with family, from the trips with Kathleen to the Scrabble and card games with family. He had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren, and enjoyed every moment spent with them.
In addition to his wife, Terry is survived by his daughter, Tracy L. Price and her husband, John T. Price of Felton; his son Keith M. Ray and his wife, Jeanine M. Ray of Windsor; his siblings, Patsy Jo Martin of Baltimore, MD, James E. Ray and his wife, JoAnn of Marion, NC, Julia Kamberger and her husband, Ed of Forrest Hills, MD, Jerry T. Ray and his wife, Patricia of Disputanta, VA, Mary K. Valentine and her husband, James of Felton, Michael A. Ray of Marion, NC; and his sister-in-law, Debbie Ray, wife of Terry's late brother Bobby L. Ray. Terry is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Whitney K. Price, Paige E. Price, Nicholas J. Price, and Connor M. Ray.
A celebration of Terry's life will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 11 a.m. from the Stewartstown United Methodist Church, 26 S. Main Street, Stewartstown, with Pastor Keith O. Braucher officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Terry's memory may be made to: Stewartstown United Methodist Church, PO Box 398, Stewartstown, PA 17363.
Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York.
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