Date of Deceased: October 15, 2017
Mr. Billy Ray, age 62 transitioned from labor to reward Sunday October 15, 2017 at SECU Hospice House Smithfield, NC. Billy Ray was born on February 14, 1955 to the late Will and Lillian Ray. Billy attended Smithfield- Selma Sr. High School where he met and was married to the former Barbara Hobbs. Billy and Barbara had two daughters Kimberly and Lakeysha. Billy later remarried Dorothy Alford (deceased). He was also predeceased by a grandson Jarvis Jerome Gay Jr.
Billy is survived by his two daughters; Kimberly Thiam (Moustapha), Lakeysha Ray, five grandchildren; Jahiem Caldwell, Janiah Caldwell, Zy'aire Gay, Nathaniel Gay, Shaniyah Everett, one brother Thomas Earl (Vivian) Ray, one sister Jeanette(Haywood) Turner and a host of other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday October 21, 2017 at the Walter Sanders Funeral Home Chapel 302 S. Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC starting at 1:00pm. Please join the family as they celebrate the life of their loved one.
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Billy Ray
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My condolences to the family .Prayers for comfort& Strength
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Ricky & Sylvia Williams
Date:
10-21-2017
Family or Deceased Name: Billy Ray
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I am so sorry to hear about Billy's passing. We were classmates; I hope that the love of family and friends will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.
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Elder Mary Ann Walker
Date:
10-19-2017
Family or Deceased Name:
Billy Ray
Message:
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelation 21:4
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Elder Mary Ann Walker
Date:
10-19-2017
Family or Deceased Name:
Billy Ray
Message:
I am thankful for the many memories of you growning up in the Brown Family and your presence at Family Gatherings. We love you and will miss you dearly.
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Teressa Brown
Date:
10-19-2017
Family or Deceased Name: Billy Ray
Message:
Sorry to see you go.
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Jerri Everette
Date:
10-19-2017
Family or Deceased Name: Billy Ray
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Evenly Lee
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Rsvp
Date:
10-18-2017
Family or Deceased Name: Billy Ray
Message:
We Love you Billy, and always will.
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Ralph & Edna Brown & Family
Date:
10-18-2017
Family or Deceased Name: To Kim and Kayeja
Message:
Our prayers goes out to all of y'all. I saw him one day in Smithfield not too long ago. Bobby and I will be praying for you.
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Bobby and Annette Pearce
Date:
10-18-2017
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