George Lewis Ray's obituary , Passed away on July 20, 2025 in Columbia, Mississippi

George Lewis Ray

January 24, 1938 - July 20, 2025 (87 years old)

Columbia, Mississippi

George Lewis Ray's obituary , Passed away on July 20, 2025 in Columbia, Mississippi

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hathorn Funeral Home Inc

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George Lewis Ray

January 24, 1938 - July 20, 2025 (87 years old)

Columbia, Mississippi

George Lewis Ray Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate George Lewis Ray of Columbia, Mississippi, whose life came to an end on July 20, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of George Lewis Ray to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Stanford Ray and Clara Robbins Ray; and his siblings, Lanie Ray, Hubert Ray, Harris Ray, Jimmy Ray and Jewel Dean Ray.

He is survived by: his wife Margaret Ann Thomas Ray of Columbia; his daughters, Anita Lafferty (Danny) of Ocean Springs and Beverly Miller of Mineral, Virginia; his grandchildren, Kreslie Lafferty, Noah Lafferty, Tyler Miller and Alec Miller; and his siblings, William Ray (Diane), Nan Messer and Dimples Boettcher. He is also survived by seven Great Grandchildren; one Great-Great Grandchild; three Step Grandchildren; and a host of Nephews, Nieces.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Hathorn Funeral Home (167 Hwy 198, Columbia, MS 39429). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 at the Woodlawn Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hathorn Funeral Home Inc



Wed

July 23

Visitation

Hathorn Funeral Home
167 Hwy 198, Columbia, MS 39429

Wed

July 23

Funeral service

Hathorn Funeral Home
167 Hwy 198, Columbia, MS 39429

Wed

July 23

Graveside service

Woodlawn Cemetery

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