Ray Earnest Obituary
The memory of Ray Earnest in Bolivar, Tennessee, born in Memphis, Tennessee, who passed away on February 16, 2026 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, Malvin Hunter Earnest and Pearl Irwin Earnest; and his brothers, Hunter Earnest, Jr. and James Wiley Earnest. He is survived by: his son Hunter Earnest (Amy); his siblings, Joe Earnest of Hickory Valley and Eva Grace Atkeison of Somerville; his stepson Brandon Plunk; and his grandchildren, William Kyle Earnest, Hannah Rose Earnest, Hallie Elizabeth Earnest, Karlee Plunk and William Landry Earnest.
Memorials in his name may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (http://www.stjude.org).
