Roger D. Ray's Obituary
Roger Dale Ray Sr., went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2023. He was born November 19, 1950 to the late Rosie Ray Midkiff.
Roger was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Church and then Good Hope Freewill Baptist Church for many years. He enjoyed playing the guitar, singing, and teaching for the church. He loved his brothers and sisters in Christ. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Roger also enjoyed spending his days golfing and hunting. He will forever be missed.
He leaves behind a loving family to cherish his memory, including his children, Roger Ray Jr., Rose (Bill) Hann, and Nancy (Raymond) Richter; grandchildren, Jeremy Pearson, Daniel Bodnar, Mathew (Daisy) Richter, Joshua Richter, and MacKenzie Hann; one great-grandchild on the way; siblings, Freddie (Brenda) Ray, Danny (Joyce) Ray, and Glen Midkiff; numerous nieces and nephews; and other extended family members and friends.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife in 2014, Mary Ray.
A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 2:00PM at New Life Fellowship Church, 6505 Stoney Ridge Road, North Ridgeville, OH 44039. Doors will open at 1:00PM. Pastor Terry Kinder will be officiating the service. His final resting place will be with his wife at Sunset Memorial Park in North Olmsted, Ohio.
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