Roy Rogers Ray Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Roy Rogers Ray (Selmer, Tennessee), born in Bethel Springs, Tennessee, who passed away on November 13, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Roy Rogers Ray to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Romas Ray and Christine Russom Ray; his brother Richard Ray; and his sister-in-law Viola Ray. He is survived by: his wife Annie Jane Ray; his children, Roger Dale Ray, Jimmy Ray (Stephanie), Susan Ray Hall (Scott), Stephen King and Laurie Robertson (Steve); his grandchildren, Sarah Beth Knepp (Josh), Allie Smith (Cannon), Ryan Ray (Tiffany), Samuel Ray (Madison) and Tristan Hall; his great grandchildren, Ivy Knepp, Cullen Smith, Kip Smith, Harley Ray, Dixie Ray, Remington Ray and Millie Ray; his siblings, Janice Chester (Robby) and Russell Ray; and his sister-in-law Myrtle Ray. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 16th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Shackelford Funeral Directors - Selmer (160 Cypress Ave, Selmer, TN 38375). A graveside service was held on Monday, November 17th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Chapel Hill Cemetery (6371 Vernie Kirk Rd, Pocahontas, TN 38061).
As a Master Mason with the Purdy Lodge, Roy embodied values of friendship, charity, and community service, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him.
