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Date of Deceased: June 9, 2017

Walter Sanders Funeral Home regrets to inform you of the passing of Mr. Thomas Henry Ray Sr. age 64 of Four Oaks, NC on Friday June 9th 2017. Mr. Ray is the son of Mrs. Lillie Ray and the late Fred Ray Sr. Thomas was also predeceased by Alice Faye Phelps, Mary Ray, and Patricia Manning. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Lillie Ray, three daughters Jennifer Ray, Tammi Ray McCullers, Dianetta Foye, and one son Thomas Henry Ray Jr., two brothers Fred Ray Jr., and Lawrence Ray.He also leaves to cherish his memories two very special friends Raymond McDuffie,Thad Hodges and a host of other relatives and friends.

Thomas was a 1971 graduate of Smithfield- Selma Sr. High School, and served in the United States Army from 1971 - 1976.

Services for Mr. Ray are planned for Sat. June 17 at 2:00pm in the Walter Sanders Funeral Home Chapel.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Divine Destiny Adult Care Inc. 36 E Edgerton St Smithfield, NC.

Click Here to Sign the Guest Book for Mr. Thomas Henry Ray Sr.

Guest Book
Family or Deceased Name: Thomas Ray
Message: Please accept our deepest sympathy during your hour of bereavement. May you find comfort in knowing God cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
Your Name: The Harris Family
Date: 07-3-2017
Family or Deceased Name: Thomas H Ray
Message: May your family find comfort during your hour of bereavement. 2 Cor. 1:3,4
Your Name: The Harris Family
Date: 7-3-2017
Family or Deceased Name: Tommy Ray
Message: Words cannot express how I felt when I learned of your passing. I was always guaranteed a good laugh with you. May God comfort the family during this time of grief. Rest on Soldier rest on
Your Name: Chenita Murray Henderson
Date: 06-12-2017
Family or Deceased Name: Thomas Ray
Message: It was my honor to had been able to help you in your journey
Your Name: Gladys Lowe Divine Destiny Adult Care
Date: 06-12-2017
Family or Deceased Name: Thomas Ray
Message: Thoughts and prayers to your family. Tommy and his checker-playing ways will be greatly missed. He was part of our family, too.
Your Name: Sharon Palmer, Divine Destiny Adult Care, Inc.
Date: 06-12-2017
Family or Deceased Name: Ray
Message: Jennifer, You and your family are in my prayers. May God strengthen and keep you in perfect peace.
Your Name: Yvette Sills
Date: 06-12-2017
Family or Deceased Name: Mr. Thomas Henry Ray Sr.
Message: Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Your Name: Elder Mary Ann Walker
Date: 06-12-2017
Family or Deceased Name: T Ray
Message: RIP T RAY
Your Name: Ricky Manning and Family
Date: 06-12-2017
Family or Deceased Name: Tommy Ray
Message: To the Ray Family: I know God will Bless and Comfort you during this difficult moment. Tommy was my classmate & friend whom I had great respect for. Please know that you remain in my prayers.
Your Name: Ennis "Pete" Oates Wilmington NC
Date: 06-11-2017
Family or Deceased Name: Thomas Henry Ray Sr.
Message: I'm saddened to hear of the passing of my classmate. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Your Name: Leamon Sanders Jr.
Date: 06-11-2017
Family or Deceased Name: Thomas Ray
Message: Sleep now I will see you again soon
Your Name: A Family friend
Date: 06-11-2017
Family or Deceased Name: Henry Thomas Ray Sr
Message: To the family we offer our condolences and prayers. Know that your loved one is at peace in his better place.
Your Name: Wanda and Bernard Bryant
Date: 06-11-2017

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