Jerry Jay Ray Obituary
Jerry Jay Ray, born on July 21, 1952 in Tuscola, Illinois, passed away on October 14, 2026. Jerry leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jerry Jay Ray to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willis "Dude" Ray and Helen Ray (Piper); his brother Jan; his sister-in-law Alice Ray; his sister Jacqueline; his brother-in-law Roger Lauterjung; and his nephews, Jason Ray and Eric Lauterjung.
He is survived by: his wife Gwen Ray of Bolingbrook, IL; his children, Justin Ray (Lisa) of Dallas, GA and Shelby Ray of Oswego, IL.; his grandchildren, Chase Ray and Jaylee Rick; his stepgrandchildren, Brady Mast (Michelle), Lindsey Blodgett (Derek) and Jaden Mast (Lily); his great grandchildren, Scotland Mast and Miles Blodgett; and his daughters, Leonie and Clara.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 19th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Vine Street Christian Church (249 S Vine St, Arthur, IL 61911). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 20th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to Vine Street Christian Church.
