Ronald E. ‘Ron’ Ray

A memorial service will be held Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 for 63-year-old Ronald E. “Ron” Ray of Perryville, Mo. who passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Mercy South Hospital.

He was born November 1, 1960, in St. Louis, Mo., to Robert and Francine (Hurst) Ray.

Survivors include a son: Wesley Ray; a step daughter: Michael-Ann Kellerman; a brother: John (Sheila) Ray; a sister: Cheryl (Ken) Ray-Layton; a granddaughter: Victoria Ray; a niece: Katlyn (Garrett) Flentge; nephews: Adam (Amanda) Sippel; Justin (Elizabeth) Ray and Matthew (Ashley Niccum) Sippel; two great nieces and one great nephew.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

 

Ron was a salesman at Guyot Lumber & Hardware.

 

He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.

 

His family always came first, he enjoyed driving a school bus and being around children.

 

 In his earlier years he enjoyed camping and listening to baseball games.

 

He liked classic cars and trucks and he loved all animals especially his cats.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville.

A memorial service for 63-year-old Ronald E. “Ron” Ray of Perryville, Mo. will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville with Deacon Derek Hunt officiating.

Burial will be at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be given to family use.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.

Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.