Charles Howard Ray's obituary , Passed away on December 19, 2025 in Caruthersville, Missouri

Charles Howard Ray

November 2, 1930 - December 19, 2025 (95 years old)

Caruthersville, Missouri

Charles Howard Ray's obituary , Passed away on December 19, 2025 in Caruthersville, Missouri

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Charles Howard Ray

November 2, 1930 - December 19, 2025 (95 years old)

Caruthersville, Missouri

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Charles Howard Ray Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on December 19, 2025, at the age of 95, Charles Howard Ray (Caruthersville, Missouri) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Charles has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence Ray and Mary Stuppy Ray; his wife Betty Rayburn Ray; his sisters, Billie Fair and Betty Jones; and his son David Howard Ray.

He is survived by: his daughters, Carol Erickson of Porterville and Nancy Ray of Caruthersville, Missouri. He is also survived by two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
H S Smith Funeral Home



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