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William W. “Bill” Ray

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Birth	:	30 Nov 1923 Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	11 Feb 2021 Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	M J Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery, Anderson, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.4820099, -82.5783081
Plot	:	SECTION J ROW 4 SITE 365
Description	:	Mr. William "Bill" Ray, 97, loving husband of Ruth O'Bryant Ray, of Liberty, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 11, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home. Bill was born in Pickens County on November 30, 1923 to the late William Vernon and Julia Reynolds Ray. He served in the US Navy from 1941 to 1947. During his service, Bill earned 4 ribbons: The European-African-Middle East Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacifio Ribbon, the American Theatre Ribbon, and a World War II Victory Ribbon. After his service, he relocated to New York where he worked for the... Read More	Mr. William "Bill" Ray, 97, loving husband of Ruth O'Bryant Ray, of Liberty, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 11, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home. Bill was born in Pickens County on November 30, 1923 to the late William Vernon and Julia Reynolds Ray. He served in the US Navy from 1941 to 1947. During his service, Bill earned 4 ribbons: The European-African-Middle East Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacifio Ribbon, the American Theatre Ribbon, and a World War II Victory Ribbon. After his service, he relocated to New York where he worked for the Department of Mental Hygiene as a Therapy Aid. Upon his retirement, he came back to the Upstate of South Carolina where he met his loving wife. He became a loving father and grandfather figure to Mrs. Ray's family. Bill loved serving the Lord, spending time with his family, helping others, and enjoying music. He will be truly missed and left a lasting impression in many hearts during his time here on Earth. In addition to his loving wife, Bill is survived by his 5 step-daughters: Rhonda Chandler (Phillip) of Easley, Emily Williams (Terry) of Pickens, Wendy Brown (Billy) of Pelzer, Amanda Toney (Richard) of Pickens, and Rosia Roberts of Six Mile; two brothers: Dale Ray of Norris and Billy Ray of Liberty; a sister: Carolyn Wardlaw of Easley; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by a son: Billy Ray; a daughter: Barbara Ray; and his siblings: Frances Edwards, Sandra Brake, Roy Ray, and Troy Ray. Interment at the M.J. "Dolly" Cooper VA Cemetery in Anderson.

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William W. “Bill” Ray's memorial is located at: M J Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery, Anderson, Anderson County, USA.
When did William W. “Bill” Ray death?
William W. “Bill” Ray death on 11 Feb 2021 in Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 34.4820099
Longitude: -82.5783081

Family Members:

Parent

William Vernon Ray

(1900 - 1976)

Julia Reynolds Ray

(1908 - 1940)

Siblings

Frances Mamie Ray Edwards

(1926 - 2011)

Lewis Troy Ray

(1930 - 1940)

Sandra Ray Brake

(1947 - 2016)

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