Lorenza Ray Jr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Lorenza Ray Jr. of Auburn, Alabama, who passed away at the age of 88, on October 28, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lorenza Ray Jr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He is survived by: his daughter Annie Pearl Sims (Charles) of Auburn, AL; his grandchildren, Benjamin Jamar Ray of Auburn, AL, Genaya Alicia Ray of Auburn, AL, Gabriel Ray (LaToya) of Sacramento, CA, Antonio Torbert (Moody) of Huntsville, AL, Lakesha Riree Torbert of Huntsville, AL and Janorris Torbert of Huntsville, AL; his siblings, Robert Ray of Opelika, AL, Mary Ray of Valley, AL, Emmie Williams of Valley, AL, Alice Hall of Valley, AL, Lizzie Pollard (Roy) of Opelika, AL and Bertha Hardie of West Islip, NY; his godson Terrence Story (Ashley) of Auburn, AL; and his friends, Robert Williams of Auburn, AL, Jessie Webb of Auburn, AL, Ketonio Heard of Auburn, AL, Eddie Moore of Auburn, AL and Melvin Heard of Auburn, AL. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and friends.
The lying in state will be held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at the Mt. Pelia Missionary Baptist Church (377 Lee Road 78, Camp Hill, AL 36850). Viewing will be held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 2nd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
