Carl W. Ray Sr. Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Carl W. Ray Sr. (Jacksonville, Arkansas), whose life came to an end on November 10, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Carl W. Ray Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his fathers, Tommy Ray and Preston Ray; his brother Steve; and his siblings-in-law, Mary Lou Ray, R. O. Plunkett, Everett Lott and Freddy Battles.
He is survived by: his wife Inis Ray; his children, Joy Ray Gipson (Mike) of Little Rock and Carl Waymon Ray, Jr.; his daughter-in-law Oreo Ray of Kaohsiung; his daughter Christi Ray Baugh (Robert) of Pine Bluff, Arkansas.; his daughter-in-law Lisa Story of Georgetown, Texas.; his siblings, Mary Ella Lott Battles, Thomas "Buddy" Ray (Brenda), Nancy Plunkett, Albert Ray (Leveta), Elmer Ray and Robert Ray (Elaine); his grandchildren, Will Norwood (Stephanie), Michael Swindle (Marina), Leland Kerlin, Daniel Ray, Ashley Ray, Wade Ray, Matt Ray, Jessica Ray, Benjamin Ray, Jake Martar (Angela) and Rebecca Raven Gateley (Thomas); and his great grandchildren, Heidi Swindle, Otto Swindle, Dyess Norwood, Brooklyn Culin and Barrett Culin. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
