of Mountain View, AR
May 8, 1951 - September 10, 2022
Charles Wayne Ray, 71, of Mountain View, Arkansas departed this life at Pioneer Nursing and Rehab in Melbourne, Arkansas on Saturday, September 10, 2022 with his family by his side. Charles was born on Tuesday, May 8, 1951 in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late O.E. Ray and Vicy Ruminer Ray.
He worked many years for the City of Batesville Sanitation Department and Silica Sandmines in Guion, Arkansas.
He loved watching westerns and rodeos on television. He was a cowboy at heart. His favorite cowboys were John Wayne and Roy Rogers. He liked to hunt in his younger years. He loved playing games with family and friends. He also loved flea markets and yard sales. He loved having fun with family and going to church. He was tenderhearted. He enjoyed going to Texas to visit his kids and grandkids when he was able.
He is survived by two daughters, Sabrina Smith of Lake Jackson, Texas, Yvonn Scott of Angleton, Texas; one son, Brian Ray of Arkansas; four grandchildren, Caleb Smith, Makayla Scott, Hope Smith, Creed Scott; one great-granddaughter, Huntley Scott; three sisters, Clara Jean Laire, Linda Turner (Donald), Brenda Brown; one brother, Donald Ray; one step-brother, Larry Vanover (Debbie); nieces and nephews, Ronda Griffith ( Leslie), Garry Turner (Patty), Melissa Steelman, Koby Ray (Janie), Eli Ray and many other extended family and friends.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Luther Vanover; step-brother, Freddy Vanover; step-sister, Lola Pepew; brother-in-law, Boyce Laire and nephew-in-law, Gary Steelman.
Visitation for Charles will be Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 6-8PM at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral Services will be 2 PM Friday, September 16, 2022 at Mount Joy Holiness Church in Mountain View, Arkansas. Interment will follow at Mount Joy Cemetery. Brother Dan Turner will officiate. Pallbearers will be Leslie Griffith, Landon Griffith, Andrew Mason, Brandon Meeker, Jody Baldridge, Eli Ray and Henry Criswell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Koby Ray, Donald Turner, Glen Criswell, Titus Turner, Makayla Scott, Creed Scott, Hope Smith, Caleb Smith and the Staff of Pioneer Nursing and Rehab.
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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6 Condolence(s)
Gary and Debra Smith
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Sabrina,
We are sending you our sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. When you hold your memories close to your heart, he will never be far away....He leaves a lot of love and legacy behind with all of you. May he Rest in Peace.
Kelly (Ring) Trewyn
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Wilson Ring & Family
Melissa steelman
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
I am going to miss you so so much thank you for some great laughs and great memories got so many I will always till Joseph how you guess his birth time exactly. You will always be out cowboy at heart
Lana Mason
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
I will always remember the fun times us nieces and nephews had while playing UNO with Uncle Charlie. He would literally make us laugh until we cried with all his funny sayings.
Carol Wade
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Donald, Linda, Koby, Eli and the rest of the family,
I am saddened by the news that you have lost your brother/uncle. May the memories of cowboy things bring sprigs of joy to your hearts as you celebrate his life and deal with the loss of your loved one. May God grant you peace as you move forward.
Roger Smith
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
🙠Praying for Y'all 🙠I'm so Sorry for y'alls loss