Birth : 7 Aug 1945 Galax City, Virginia, USA
Death : 12 Oct 2021 Galax, Galax City, Virginia, USA
Burial : Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate : 36.6506430, -81.1335430
Description : John Howard Ray known as Sonny Ray age 76 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday October 12, 2021 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Sonny was born in Galax, Virginia on August 7, 1945 to David Parks and Idella Joines Ray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter Holly Michelle Bolen, sister Rose Vaught and brother Clay Ray.

He is survived by his wife Martha Farmer Ray of Galax, Virginia; two daughters and sons-in-law Connie Ray and Warren Altizer of Galax, Virginia; Rhonda Ray and Mike Bolen of Hillsville, Virginia; sister... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is John Howard “Sonny” Ray's memorial?

    John Howard “Sonny” Ray's memorial is located at: Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Independence, Grayson County, USA.

  • When did John Howard “Sonny” Ray death?

    John Howard “Sonny” Ray death on 12 Oct 2021 in Galax, Galax City, Virginia, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the John Howard “Sonny” Ray's memorial?

    Latitude: 36.6506430
    Longitude: -81.1335430

Family Members:

Parent

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David Parks Ray

(1911 - 1986)

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Idella Joines Ray

(1910 - 1994)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Chestnut Hill Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6506430, -81.1335430

2. Lewis Bryant Cemetery
Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6550630, -81.1305770

3. Hale John L Cemetery
Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6430000, -81.1400000

4. Matthew Dickey Family Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6361220, -81.1381460

5. Bedwell - Wiley Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6598600, -81.1152200

6. Flat Rock Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6439670, -81.1096540

7. Dickey Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6427280, -81.1612680

8. Elbert Columbus Fulton Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6261000, -81.1358000

9. Hall Cemetery
Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6285830, -81.1168500

10. Davis Family Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6249170, -81.1506460

11. Rock Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6311000, -81.1061900

12. Wyatt McBride Family Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6438770, -81.0972940

13. David Sexton Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6220000, -81.1510000

14. Independence Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6231660, -81.1546420

15. Independence Town Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6260790, -81.1603590

16. Fulton Family Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6484470, -81.0901500

17. Pilgrims Rest Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6658330, -81.0933970

18. Fleming S Thomas Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6158340, -81.1510190

19. Hackler Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6799500, -81.1036520

20. Boyer-Poe Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6213400, -81.1640800

21. Old Fulton Cemetery
Peach Bottom, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6932930, -81.1172570

22. Churchwell Boyer Family Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6850490, -81.1750080

23. Brush Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6023280, -81.1520450

24. Joshua Mack Cox Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6104650, -81.1721170