Ralph Herman Ray

MAXWELTON, WV – Ralph Herman Ray, 96 of Maxwelton, WV passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 at his home.  Born November 13, 1922 at Anthony, WV he was the son of the late James Alfred and Georgia Mae Spence Ray.  Ralph was a U.S. Army Air Force, World War II veteran.  He was a member of Enon Baptist Church where he served as Deacon and was a former Sunday School Teacher.  Ralph was a long-time member of the American Legion and the Greenbrier County Republican Club.  He was also a founding member of the Grace Baptist Temple in St. Albans, WV.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife of seventy years, Mary Madeline Hudson Ray, sisters, Betty June Ray, Wanda Louise Vest and Peggy Sue Pickett and a brother, James Alfred Ray II.  Survivors include his four daughters, Valerie Ray Lyons (Wayne) of Clendenin, WV, Angela Ray of Frankford, WV, Verna Ray Breaux (Dan) of Wimberley, TX and Anita Ray Kirk (Jim) of Culloden, WV, brother in law, whom he raised as a son, Lester Gene Hudson (Judy) of Gilbert, AZ, grandchildren, Greg, Erin, Alegra and Travis, great grandchildren, Celia, Andy, Kade and Bryn, along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 3:00 PM, Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the Morgan Funeral Home Chapel, Lewisburg, WV with Pastor Steve Barnette officiating.  Burial will follow in the Rosewood Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, Saturday.  In lieu of flowers donations should be made to the Enon Baptist Church, 1440 Frankford Road, Frankford, WV 24938.  Online guestbook can be signed at www.morganfh.net .  Arrangements by Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg, WV.