Bob Ray Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Bob Ray of Knoxville, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Bob left this world on October 16, 2025 at the age of 74, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ted Ray and Lorraine Ray (Ward); his brothers, Dennis and Kenny; and his daughter Katie Smith.
He is survived by: his wife Karen Ray; his children, Josh Ray, Heather Schmitz (Scott), Meghan DeMello (Matt), Justin Staley and Jeff Staley; his grandchildren, Avery Opps, Aidan Julich, Ambrose Julich, Amari Julich, Avalyse Julich, Reagan Schmitz, Brett Schmitz, Addison Schmitz, Brady Schmitz, Adley Pratt, Sophia DeMello, Justin Staley Jr., Jazalinn Staley, Jolyssa Staley and Hazel Staley; and his brother Jimmy Ray. He is also survived by many relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in care of Bob's family and will be designated at a later date.
