of Conway, AR
June 9, 1950 - March 7, 2020
John ''Johnny'' Anthony Ray, 69, of Conway, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2020. He was born June 9, 1950, in Conway to the late John Joseph and Mary Carder Ray. John was also preceded in death by his wife, Dixie Annette Ray; sisters, Betty Ray and Judy Clark.
John is survived by his sons, Mark Mall (Fatima) and Brooks Carder Ray (Caitlyn); daughters, Gabrielle Ray and Nicole Ray; brother, Steve Ray (Jackie); sister, Jean Pike; three grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
John was of the Baptist faith and was a highly skilled carpenter. He served in the Army National Guard. John was an avid UCA Bear and Conway Wampus Cat fan and was selected as a member of the state football all-star team. John also enjoyed playing golf and pool. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A graveside service will be held at 1pm, Saturday, March 14th at Oliver Cemetery, Cemetery Rd., Mt. Vernon, AR 72111 with a memorial service following at 2pm at Conway's Perfect Place, 1069 Markham St. in Conway.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Helton/ Spencer/ Stanley Scholarship Fund for UCA Athletics, UCA Foundation, P.O. Box 4986, Conway, AR 72035, UCA.edu/go/give
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14 Condolence(s)
Keith Wilson
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
My condolences to your family. Johnny and I were friends from high school.
Steve Fulmer
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
RIP Johnny. We shared many good times playing beside each other in football. Condolences to the family.
Mark and LuAnn Stiefvater
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
We are sad to hear of Johnny's passing. Johnny was always having a good time no matter what he was doing. We will miss talking and sharing a beer (or two) with him at the Brickoven.
Prayers for the entire Ray Family.
With deepest sympathy,
Mark & LuAnn Stiefvater
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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
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Loretta Spears
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
I'm a 1968 classmate of Johnnys..I am so sorry for your loss..may God be with the family and friends during this difficult time.
Kay Fronabarger Baudier
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
My heart goes out to the family. Johnny was loved by many and will be missed by us all. He always had that smile that made you smile back. May God continue to comfort the family.
Charlotte Phillips
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Ray family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you from old classmates of Johnny's. May God's peace be with you during this difficult time.
Grahle and Charlotte Phillips.
Jimmy Bryant
Monday, March 9, 2020
My heart goes out to all members of the Ray family. Johnny was very nice to me and I am very sorry to hear of his passing. Johnny’s family has my most sincere condolences.
Tyronza "BYGTYME" BARNES #97
Monday, March 9, 2020
Thanks for the memories and the WISDOM, "SWEET$" MUCH LOVE MY FRIEND....#RIP4EVABEAR!
Bob Blankenship
Monday, March 9, 2020
Johnny was a neat guy, an awesome football player and a friend.
Delores Dunn Lary
Monday, March 9, 2020
Johnny “Slow Johnâ€, was such a talented athlete. He had the gift of making people laugh . If he knew you and you had the privilege to know him as a friend, he would remember places you went and things you did. He truly loved his friends. He is free and healed and I pray for his family to know and understand he now is at race.
Renee Decker
Monday, March 9, 2020
Oh, Diddy. What a force you were in this world! Thank you for all the memories I will forever keep close in my heart, but most of all thank you for my best friend and treating me like your own. You were truly something special. I know you and Dixie are causing all kinds of trouble up there in Heaven and knowing that you have her back in your arms brings me some peace. Until we meet again, rest easy DIddy.
Love, Nanners!
James E Scott
Monday, March 9, 2020
We all miss you. 54 years ago i had the privilege of playing football with you. Sometimes I think about those days and smile. Great player, great person. Love you.
Linda Bradke Jackson
Monday, March 9, 2020
To the family:
I am a Conway High School Class of 1968 classmate of Johnny. He was always so much FUN to be around. Whether it was cheering him on at the football games or just hanging out at school, every one just liked him so much. He will be missed by so many of us. (Class of 1968). Prayers for all of you!!