Junior Ray Ely Obituary
We bid farewell to Junior Ray Ely of Dayton, Ohio, born in Jonesville, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 20, 2024 at the age of 84. Junior Ray touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Junior Ray Ely to pay them a last tribute.
Though Junior Ray may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Junior Ray touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Apsy Ely and Margie Ely. He is survived by: his brothers, Gene Ely (Jeanna) and James Ely; and his friend Hagan Holler. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
Donations may be made in Junior's memory to Hospice of Dayton (324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton) or to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (P.O. Box 1999, Memphis TN 38101).
