Joseph Whitney Ray Sr. Obituary
The passing of Joseph Whitney Ray Sr. (Bishopville, South Carolina) occurred on August 14, 2026. Joseph, born on October 17, 1942, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joseph Whitney Ray Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wiley Davis Ray and Bonnie Arrants Ray; and his wife Sylvia Watt Ray. He is survived by: his children, Joseph Whitney Ray II (Deidre) of Summerville, SC, Georgia Bailey of Bennettsville, SC and Louise Johnson of Hartsville, SC; his grandchildren, Bonnie Bailey (Kay) of Bennettsville, SC, Sean Ray of Summerville, SC, Jessica Johnson of Hartsville, SC, Jennifer Jaites of Florence, SC and Ryder Johnson of Hartsville, SC; his siblings, Benjamin Donnie Ray of Augusta, GA, Rosa Hinson (Albert) of Camden, SC and Nora Ray of Hartsville, SC; and his partner Olene Marsh of Bishopville, SC.
