Willard Lindberg Ray Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Willard Lindberg Ray (Zebulon, North Carolina), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Willard left this world on February 11, 2026 at the age of 98, 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, John Daniel Ray and Bessie Pearce Ray; his wife Betty Lou Blackley Ray; and his siblings, Shirley R. Tessinear, Earl Ray, Everette Ray, Alvin Ray, Waitsel Ray and Aretas Ray.
He is survived by: his son Larry Ray; his granddaughters, Autumn Ray Harris (Jamie) and Ashley Ray Wood (Sam); his great grandchildren, Sawyer Harris, Thatcher Harris, Jake Harris, Jeremy Wood and Camryn Wood; his niece Edna Earl Nauss; and his nephews, Kelton Ray and Ricky Ray.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Hopkins Chapel Baptist Church.
