Ray Young Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ray Young of Alma, Arkansas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 1, 2025 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parent J. N.; his wife Mary Young (White); his sons, Ricky Allen Young and Kenneth Ray Young; his siblings, Willma Mounce, Irma Lamb, Norma Rogers, JW Young, Paul Young, Arlis Young, Roy Young, Sammy Young, Joe Young and Olen Young; his sister-in-law Letha Wells; Alice Young (White).
He is survived by: his daughter Reba Pontbriand (Jerry) of Leeds; his daughter-in-law Betty Young of Braselton, Georgia; and his grandchildren, Jerry Glen Pontbriand Jr. (Loraine), Stephen Young (Lisa), Kristin Rosevear (Brian) and Shannon Purvis (Loren). He is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Ocker Funeral Home of Alma Address (917 US-64, Alma, AR 72921). A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 4th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Alma (211 S Mountain Grove Rd, Alma, AR 72921).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Alma Building Fund.
