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Lonnie Carroll Ray of Forest City, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018.

He was born April 22, 1937 in Caroleen, to Roy Rass Ray and Willie Margaret Deese Ray, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of sixty two years, Jacola Phillips Ray; a son, Phillip Anthony Ray and wife Lisa Crawley Ray; two grandsons; and two great grandsons. He is also survived by sisters, Martha Hamrick and Rita Baynard and a brother, Dennis Ray.

He was an active member of Florence Baptist Church. Mr. Ray was a veteran of the US Air Force in active and reserve duty from June 21, 1955 until June 21, 1963. During that time he served as a Russian Cryptanalyst. He retired in 2000 after thirty years serving as the manager of Region C for the NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Lonnie was also a graduate of Gardner-Webb University with a BS in Psychology. He was involved in many groups and activities in the county: a member of American Legion Post 74 and Blue Ridge Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution. He also served as chairman of the Rutherford County Planning Board, and a member of the Rutherford County Economic Development Board, Region C Workforce Board, Transportation Board, TDA Board, Sweep Committee, ICC Handicapped Advisory Board, substitute teacher at Chase High School; Registrar, Haynes Number One Precinct, Past-president of Chase Youth Football, and Chase Band Boosters. Lonnie was an avid reader and collector of American History. He was also a Dixieland Jazz and Blues Buff.

A celebration of life service was held in the Florence Baptist Church. Dr. Bobby Gantt officiated. Interment followed in the Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to the Florence Baptist Church Building Fund, 201 S. Broadway Street, Forest City, NC 28043.

The Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the family.

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