of Drew, MS
November 30, 1969 - May 9, 2018
Christopher Wayne Ray, age 48, of Drew, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Chris was born November 30, 1969 in Helena to Bobby and Becky Ray. He was a member of New Beginnings Church in West Helena and worked as a farmer for many years.
Chris is survived by Lesley Patterson; two sons, Matt Slane (Whitney) of Gillett and Jaden Patterson of Helena; two daughters, Kelsey Ray of Helena and Christian Ray of Mississippi; three grandchildren, Avery Slane, Parker Slane and Aleyah Ray; his parents, Bobby and Becky Ray of Helena; sister, Vickie Gregory of Helena; two nephews, Tripp Gregory and Jackson Gregory; niece, Mollie Inman; and special friends, John Kelley, Steve Jennings, Jonathan Campbell and Nancy Campbell.
He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Odie Gregory, Jr.
A service for Chris Ray will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home with visitation before the service beginning at 9:00 a.m. Brother Audie Richardson will officiate.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to North Sunflower Academy Scholarship Fund, 148 Academy Road, Drew, Mississippi 38737.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
I just found out about Chris. So sorry to hear about him. Praying for comfort for his family and friends.
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at
2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
So sorry for your loss.
Bobby, Becky & Vicky,
Just saw this & our hearts go out to you. You all are in our thoughts & prayers. So very sorry for your loss! We love you!
Sandy & Steve
Chris made me laugh until I cried so many times. It was always when we were in school and supposed to be quiet and he would have the whole class rolling. You were one of a kind. Prayers for your family â¤ï¸.
Michelle Neal
I just wanted to tell you all that we are very sorry for your loss.
I will be praying for you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Bobby and Ms Becky and Vickie and family. Praying for comfort and peace.
Richie and Michele Steinbeck
Prayers for his family .
Chris was a very sweet person always could make anyone laugh!!
Many Memories with Chris Ray over the years. Another friend gone too Young. Our Thoughts are with his Kids and All his Family/Friends. Fly High Friend.
I was so sad to hear of your passing. I will never forget you or the crazy times we had .You were truly one of a kind, Chris Ray. My heartfelt condolences are for your family and friends and your babies. Fly high and RIL.
Ima miss you so much daddy.I love you old man, but of course you already know that. 😘😘😘
Gonna miss you man :(
Hard to believe my fun loving cousin is gone. You would light up any room you walked into. Always cracking a joke and making us laugh until we cried. You will be truly missed by everyone. Love you, Charlotte Ray Guidroz & family!
You will be greatly missed my friend!!! Prayers for the family!
Prayers for your family during this very difficult time.
Im so truly sorry for your loss, Chris was one of a kind and he will be missed. My heart breaks for the family and all his friends.
Very sorry to hear the passing of chris,he was a classmate at Barton and a friend.I send prayers out to the family and rest in pea e Chris u will be missed with your crazy self!