Sylvester Ray Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Sylvester Ray (Dayton, Ohio), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 26, 2026 at the age of 87. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sylvester Ray to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Margaret Cooper Ray and John Louis Ray; his sister Margaret Julia Ray Williams; and his children, Deborah A. Graves, Tonya Y. Ray and David K. Ray.
He is survived by: his wife Gloria J. Ray; his daughters, Stephanie Ray (Stevie), Karen M. Wilkerson (Andrew) and Sonja D. Ray; his stepdaughters, Annette Butler Myers (Donvan) and Alisia R. McGee (James); his son Kenneth Morrow (Stephanie); his sister Augustine Ray; and his brother-in-law Carlton L. Butler. He is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, great-nieces, nephews, great-nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
