Johnny Ray Obituary
We announce the death of Johnny Ray of Malvern, Arkansas, who passed away on August 8, 2026, at the age of 79. Johnny will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Johnny Ray to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Charlotte Darlene Ray; his grandson Talon Wayne Johnson; his parents, Willie Jefferson Ray and Hazel Pauline Ray (Magby); and his brother James D. Ray.
He is survived by: his wife Jerilynn Ray of Malvern; his children, Thomas Ray (Darla) of Glen Rose, Garner Gassman of Magnet Cove and Angela McCown of Malvern; his stepsons, Troy Norman and Kevin Norman; his grandchildren, Cody A. Ray (Ania), Jessilyn Ray (Brian), Kaley Johnson, Miranda Johnson, Sarah Willard (Chris) and Cameron Gassman; his great grandchildren, Randi Rickard, Bentley Johnson, Billy Lee, Ryder Rickard, Rush Ambriz, Hardin Peacock, Leela Ray, Nora Ray, Lexi Luker (Alexandra) and Jaden Luker; and his sister-in-law Linda Ray.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org) or Arkansas Children's Hospital.
