Ray Monteith, age 80, of Forest City

Ray Monteith, age 80, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Ray was born November 17, 1945 in Rutherford County to the late Howard Monteith and Ethel Stewart Monteith. He was a graduate of Alexander High School. Ray worked for Mastercraft for over 30 years and as a security guard for One Security Company for many years. He was a member of Alexander Missionary Methodist Church where he served as a deacon.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Linda Monteith; sisters, Pat Caldwell, Gayle Flack, and Kaye Briscoe and brothers, Steve Monteith, and Eddie Gonzales.

Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Hodge (Curtis) of Forest City; sons, J.B. Franklin of Forest City, Rodney Deal of Spindale, Wayne Brooks (Charlotte) of Myrtle Beach, SC, Ronnie Gonzales of Forest City; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

There will no formal services conducted.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.