Jackie Lee “Jack” Ray

Date of Death: May 5, 2020

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic
a gathering of family and friends
will be announced at a later date

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Private
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Winchester, Virginia

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Memorial contributions may be made to:

Blue Ridge Hospice
333 W. Cork Street
Suite 405
Winchester, Virginia 22601

Jackie Lee “Jack” Ray, 82, of Winchester, VA passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at his home.

Mr. Ray was born in 1938 in Logansport, IN, son of the late Thurman and Lydia Ray. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School in Lafayette, IN and a veteran of the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of Airman 2nd Class. Mr. Ray retired from Shenandoah Valley Press, after 15+ years. He was very active in the Winchester Jaycees, where he served as past President, and served on many Apple Blossom Committees. His last task with the Festival was driving the Apple Blossom Queen. Mr. Ray remained active by chauffeuring Westminster Canterbury residents to wherever they needed to go. Mr. Ray was an Entrepreneur in many fields. He was a member of Burnt Presbyterian Church.

His wife, Jane Elizabeth Ray, whom he married on June 25, 1960 in Winchester, preceded him in death in 2011.

Surviving is a daughter, Cynthia Ray (Will) and a son, Timothy Ray (Debra) both of Winchester, VA; grandchildren, Christi Ray Sulser, Heather, Zachary, Hunter and Chase Ray; great grandchildren, Brenden and Riley Sulser and Kaydence Ray; sisters, Sharon Pannozo (Gary) of Chicago, IL and DeAnna Kordeck (Cary) of IN; and brother, Thurman R. Ray of Venice, FL.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a gathering of family and friends will be announced at a later date.

A private graveside service will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, VA.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jack’s memory to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601.

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic
a gathering of family and friends
will be announced at a later date

Private
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Winchester, Virginia

Memorial contributions may be made to:

Blue Ridge Hospice
333 W. Cork Street
Suite 405
Winchester, Virginia 22601

Jackie Lee “Jack” Ray, 82, of Winchester, VA passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at his home. Mr. Ray was born in 1938 in Logansport, IN, son of the late Thurman and Lydia Ray. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School in Lafayette, IN and a veteran of the United States Air Force, achievingContinue Reading

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Tim, we never got to meet your dad but we wanted to express our sympathies to you and your family. We hope all of your good memories will help give you comfort at this sad time. Bru and Susi

Tim and Cindy, sorry for the loss of your Dad. I remember the times of him being and your mother at the Brandt's picnics. Both of your parents were awesome. I am so thankful that I got to see your Dad before he passed. God bless and many prayers during this time of sadness.

So sorry to hear of Jacks passing. He was a great community leader and volunteer all his life. I am grateful to have known him and Jane and all the good times we had together. Bruce & Bobbi Patton

We extend our deepest sympathies to Tim and Cindy and their entire families. Jack was a wonderful, outgoing individual who was known and loved by all who had the pleasure of meeting him. He will be greatly missed.

Cynthia, Will, Hunter, and Chase, I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dad and Grandad. I always remember him to be an exceptionally nice and quiet man, very kind. I enjoyed talking to him when I would drop Hunter and Chase off the school bus at his house in the afternoons. He always had a smile for me...one of my pleasant memories. I pray God will comfort and give strength during this time. God Bless a Very Special Family...Take Care, Terry Breeden Bus 17

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Tim and family, Your Dad was a great man. He had lots of friends and he was a friend to all. I'm glad I knew him, if only for a brief period in time. Take care and remember the good times. I am sure there were many. Ray S.

I am very sorry for your loss. Both Jack and Jane were long time neighbors of ours on Old Fort.

So sorry for your loss and happy for Heavens gain. Blessings and prayers to all who loved him. I will remember him for his big smile, willingness to help, and his sweet demeanor. Glad I was privileged to know him and worship with him.

Sorry for your loss Tim. I'm sure your dad was a great man with me knowing you. Prayers for you and your family, R.I.P

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.