Thomas M. Ray's Obituary
Thomas M. Ray, age 52, of Bridgeville, DE passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at his home. He was born in Seaford, DE on September 21, 1963, son of Violet (Dennis) Ray and the late John F. Ray.
Mr. Ray was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and farming. He also enjoyed playing pool with his friends, riding his four wheeler and especially going to a shooting range to fire some rounds. Mr. Ray was active in many organizations including the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 646, American Poolplayers Association, 4-H Youth Organization and the National FFA Organization.
Mr. Ray will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and a dear friend by all who knew him.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 8 years, with whom he was together for over 15 years, Donna M. Ray; three sons: Johnny Ray and his wife, Lauren, of Bridgeville, DE; Ricky Justice and his wife, Angela, of Salisbury, MD; and Dennis Mason of Bridgeville, DE; three daughters: Joanna Ray of Bridgeville, DE; Jessica Armistead and her husband, Adam, of Delmar, MD; and Chassitty DeBord and her husband, Mike, of Delmar, MD; twelve grandchildren; two sisters: Kim Ray of Bridgeville, DE and Susie Ray of Trap, MD; and his two miniature Pinschers, Pepper and Naomie.
Burial will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at 11:30 AM, at the Bridgeville Cemetery, Market & Laws Streets, Bridgeville, DE.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Ray's memory to the Bridgeville Lions Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 414, Bridgeville, DE 19933 or the Union United Methodist Church, 2 North Laws Street, Bridgeville, DE.
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FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE DELIVER ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS BY 3:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2016 TO PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES, BRIDGEVILLE, DE.
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