Gregory N. Ray Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Gregory N. Ray (Akron, Ohio). Gregory, born on August 17, 1955 in Orrville, Ohio, passed away on November 5, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jean Ray (Morris) and Rev. Nathaniel Ray; his brothers, Ralph Ray and Darrell Ray; his grandparents, Aaron, Ethel Ray, Samuel and Mattie Morris; and his nephew Curtis Williamson.

He is survived by: his siblings, Kevin Reginald (Cathy) of Ocala, Jeffery Ray and Kathy Johnson; his son Desean Starks; his aunts and uncles, Kenneth Morris (Terry) of Louisville, Aaron Ray of Tallmadge, Ohio, Linda Davis and Barbara Townsley of Paducah, Kentucky; and his cousin Justice (James T. Morris). He is also survived by grandchildren, along with numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Rhoden Memorial (1101 Palmetto Ave, Akron, OH 44306). A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.