Wednesday, September 24, 2014 2:44 pm

Clarence “Wormy” Ray, Jr, age 57, of Spindale, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014.

Born April 6, 1957 in Mecklenburg County, he was a son of the late Clarence G. Ray, Sr. & Barbara Ann Morrison Ray. He was a contractor for AT&T for over 35 years & recently worked for ANSCO of Spartanburg.  Clarence was a Baptist & enjoyed working; was an avid NASCAR fan & also enjoyed watching the Washington Redskins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lisa Ray & sister, Barbara Elaine Tedder.

Survivors include 2 daughters, Anita Ray of Spindale & Kasie Bremer & husband, David of Thomasville; son, Eric Ray & wife, Katrina of Gastonia; 3 granddaughters, Ashley Ray, Temperance Ray, Kylee Bremer & grandson, Kaden Bremer.  He is also survived by 1 sister, Katie Cooper; 7 brothers, Ned Blackwood, Robert “Rooster” Ray, Garland “Spider” Ray, Ricky McDonald, David McDonald, Dale Ray & Gene Ray.

Funeral services were conducted at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Jerry Ruppe officiating. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. 

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.