Gary Dean Ray's obituary , Passed away on June 29, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois

Gary Dean Ray

June 2, 1952 - June 29, 2024 (72 years old)

Carbondale, Illinois

Gary Dean Ray's obituary , Passed away on June 29, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Meredith Funeral Home

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Gary Dean Ray

June 2, 1952 - June 29, 2024 (72 years old)

Carbondale, Illinois

Gary Dean Ray Obituary

In loving memory of Gary Dean Ray of Carbondale, Illinois, born in Richland Center, Wisconsin, who departed this world on June 29, 2024 at the age of 72. Gary Dean leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Roland Ray and Eileen Ray (Johnson); his children, Robert James and Jane Marie Ray; and his son-in-law Jason Hagler.

He is survived by: his wife Julie Ray; his children, Dean Ray (Rose) of Orlando, FL, Sheila Ray of Carbondale and Melissa Molina (David) of De Soto; and his siblings, Sue Vahn (Mike) of Janesville, WI, Vicki Boschma (Dennis) of Rockton, Dan Ray (Bonnie) and Kathy Hoser (John) of Waukesha, WI.. He is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation, a cause close to Gary's heart.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Meredith Funeral Home



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