of Bay, AR
October 18, 1940 - May 23, 2025
Ray Alvin King, age 84, of Bay, AR, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Nathan Adelson Hospice House in Las Vegas, NV. He was born on October 18, 1940, in Lorado, AR, to Alger and Mathel (Pegg) King. He joined the United States Army, serving 8 years, after which he worked as a truck driver before retiring.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Left to cherish the memory of Ray are his children, Anthony King (Maria Velasco), Erin King (Ruby), and Tracy King; grandchildren Robby King, Robert King-Velasco, Alan Pamatz, Angelica Martinez, Paul Slaughter Tia Slaughter, Veronique' Slaughter, Cydney King, Dakota King, and Tristan King; 8 great grandchildren; a sister, Betty Anson (Bob); and countless other friends and loved ones.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, beginning at 11am at the Lorado Cemetery in Lorado, AR.
A visitation will be on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 5-7pm at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home (1900 W. Washington Ave. Jonesboro, AR 72401)
Arrangements are under the care of Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home.
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We are so very sorry for your families loss. He was a really guy, a great neighbor and we enjoyed seeing him and talking with him out on the driveway. He will be missed. May your faith hold your families hands during this hard time
We wish to express our sincere sympathy and condolences to all family and friends. I am honored to have gotten to know him a little better this last year and privileged to get to share his 85th birthday. Ray will be sorely missed but we know that he's with Jesus now so he's better off than we are.