William Edward Ray's obituary , Passed away on June 18, 2026 in Texarkana, Texas

William Edward Ray

August 9, 1937 - June 18, 2026 (88 years old)

Texarkana, Texas

William Edward Ray's obituary , Passed away on June 18, 2026 in Texarkana, Texas
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William Edward Ray

August 9, 1937 - June 18, 2026 (88 years old)

Texarkana, Texas

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William Edward Ray Obituary

William Edward Ray (Texarkana, Texas), born on August 9, 1937, passed away on June 18, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Edward Ray to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Martha B. Ray and John Robert "Bob" Ray; his daughters, Elise Dawn Ray and Melissa "Misty" Ray; and his siblings, Betty Vines and Robert "Bobby" Ray.

He is survived by: his wife Jacklin Ray; his sister Francis Garrett of Texarkana, Texas; his daughter Gwen Harris (Norman) of Texarkana, Arkansas; his grandchildren, Amber Ferguson (Michael) of Genoa, Arkansas, Joseph Waggoner of Texarkana, Blake Harris (Hailey) of Sweetwater and Justin Harris (Alycia) of Texarkana, Arkansas; his great grandchildren, Deven Ferguson (Aaliyah) of Texarkana, Lauryn Garrett (Kanon) of Texarkana, Kaleb Harris of Texarkana, Lily Harris of Texarkana and Hunter Mae Harris of Sweetwater, Texas; and his great great grandchildren, Kolson Garrett of Texarkana, Arkansas. and Kutter Cline of Texarkana, Arkansas..



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June 21

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June 22

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