Christopher Wayne Ray

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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 Plaza St.
West Helena, AR  72390
Saturday, May 12, 2018
9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
Saturday, May 12, 2018
10:00 a.m.
Christopher Wayne Ray

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.


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18 Condolence(s)
Ernestine Freeman
Jennnings, LA
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Monday, May 21, 2018

I just found out about Chris. So sorry to hear about him. Praying for comfort for his family and friends.

DW
Cordova, TN
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Sunday, May 20, 2018

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

Janie scaife
Hot spring village, AR
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Sunday, May 13, 2018

So sorry for your loss.

Sandra & Steve Allsup
Monticello, AR
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Saturday, May 12, 2018

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

Michelle Neal
Bismarck, AR
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Saturday, May 12, 2018

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 ❤️.
Michelle Neal

Linda Cavette
Dyersburg, TN
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Friday, May 11, 2018

I just wanted to tell you all that we are very sorry for your loss.
I will be praying for you all.

Michele Steinbeck
Rogers, AR
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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Bobby and Ms Becky and Vickie and family. Praying for comfort and peace.

Richie and Michele Steinbeck

Dana Allen-Khmous
Collierville, TN
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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Prayers for his family .
Chris was a very sweet person always could make anyone laugh!!

Tori Webb Watkins & Mitchell Watkins
Lexa, AR
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Thursday, May 10, 2018

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.

Alex Jennings
Coldwater, MS
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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Sherry Walker
Cabot, AR
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Thursday, May 10, 2018

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.

Kelsey ray
Helena, AR
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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Ima miss you so much daddy.I love you old man, but of course you already know that. 😘😘😘

Kirk hill
West Helena, AR
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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Gonna miss you man :(

Charlotte Guidroz
River Ridge, LA
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Thursday, May 10, 2018

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!

Nena & Garrett Smart
West Helena, AR
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Thursday, May 10, 2018

You will be greatly missed my friend!!! Prayers for the family!

Ruth Ann Blankenship
Stuttgart, AR
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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Prayers for your family during this very difficult time.

Janie scaife
Hot springs village, ar, AR
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Thursday, May 10, 2018

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.

Rodney Laureles
Batesville, AR
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Thursday, May 10, 2018

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!