Wendell R. Ray's obituary , Passed away on October 21, 2026 in Jacksonville, Alabama

Wendell R. Ray

May 30, 1950 - October 21, 2026 (76 years old)

Jacksonville, Alabama

Wendell R. Ray's obituary , Passed away on October 21, 2026 in Jacksonville, Alabama

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Anniston Memorial Funeral Home

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Wendell R. Ray

May 30, 1950 - October 21, 2026 (76 years old)

Jacksonville, Alabama

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Wendell R. Ray Obituary

The family of Wendell R. Ray of Jacksonville, Alabama announces his passing on October 21, 2026. Wendell, born on May 30, 1950, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wendell R. Ray to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Victor Ray and Mary Ann Ray; and his brother Wayland Ray. He is survived by: his wife Doris Ray; his children, David Ray (Donna) and Lisa McCurdy (Jeff); his grandchildren, Wendell Taylor (Kimberly), Braden Ray (Alexis), Blake Ray (Jaylee), Caitlin McKay (Kyle) and Joseph Grizzard; his great grandchildren, Kaysen Deerman, Kaydance Taylor, Halston Ray, Isabella Patterson, Harper McKay, Brigslee McKay, Axl McKay, Edi McKay, Oli McKay, Karina Grizzard and Rossi Grizzard; and his sisters, Ceretha Ray and Jacquelyn Hefner. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Anniston Memorial Funeral Home (3865 US-431, Anniston, AL 36206). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Anniston Memorial Funeral Home



Mon

Oct 26

Visitation

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Anniston Memorial Funeral Home
3865 US-431, Anniston, AL 36206

Mon

Oct 26

Funeral service

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Anniston Memorial Funeral Home
3865 US-431, Anniston, AL 36206

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