Donald "Donnie" Tillman Ray's obituary , Passed away on February 5, 2026 in Wendell, North Carolina

Donald "Donnie" Tillman Ray

March 26, 1943 - February 5, 2026 (82 years old)

Wendell, North Carolina

Donald "Donnie" Tillman Ray's obituary , Passed away on February 5, 2026 in Wendell, North Carolina

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L. Harold Poole Funeral Service & Crematory

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Donald "Donnie" Tillman Ray

March 26, 1943 - February 5, 2026 (82 years old)

Wendell, North Carolina

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Donald Tillman Ray Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Donald Tillman Ray (Wendell, North Carolina), who passed away at the age of 82, on February 5, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald Tillman Ray to show support.

As Donald departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Donald. Though Donald may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Dewey Ray and Lillian Davis Ray; his wife Barbara Watkins Ray; and his brother George Rocher Ray. He is survived by: his daughter Terry Ray Simpson (Jeff); his grandsons, Matthew Scott Simpsom and Tyler Ray Simpson; his sister Margarite Watkins; and his close friend Buddy Ray.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
L. Harold Poole Funeral Service & Crematory



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Feb 13

Graveside service

Bethany Baptist Church
3417 Rolesville Rd, Wendell, NC 27591

Fri

Feb 13

Reception

Fellowship Hall

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