Johnnie Lee Ray Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on December 9, 2023, at the age of 75, Johnnie Lee Ray (Sumter, South Carolina) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Rosa Lee Ray and Joseph Gallishaw; his great-grandparent Lydia Ray; and his siblings, Freddie Ray, Sr., Frank Ray, Jr. and Eva Gallishaw.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Francis Ray; his children, Johnny "Ricky" Alonzo Ray and Pearline "Weezel" Cabbagestalk of Sumter; his siblings, Elizabeth Ray of Sumter, Lillie Richardson (Leroy) of Sumter, Rosetta Ray of Sumter, Mary Brisbon of Sumter, Betty J. Ray of Sumter, Earlene Graves (John) of Fayetteville, NC, Gloria Diggs (James) of Duncan, Joanne of Brooklyn, NY, Ruby Mae of Brooklyn, NY, Mary Elizabeth Gallishaw of Brooklyn, NY, James Ray (Zinta) of Hopkins, Willie Ray of Sumter, Michael Ray (Michelle) of Tulsa, OK, Willie James of Brooklyn, NY, Herbert Lee of Brooklyn, NY, Dexter of Brooklyn, NY, Kenneth of Brooklyn, NY and Thomas Lee Gallishaw of Brooklyn, NY; and his siblings-in-law, James Jennings (Elsie) of Sumter, Tony Jennings of Sumter, Sandy Wilson (Larry) of Sumter and Catherine Brunson (Marion) of Sumter.

In accordance with the COVID 19 guidelines, the family is requesting that face masks and social distancing be observed by relatives and friends during visitation from 3:00 – 7:00 p. m. at the home, 107 Orange Street, Woodrow.