Forrest (Buddy) Ray's obituary , Passed away on November 18, 2024 in Woodstock, Illinois

Forrest (Buddy) Ray

February 12, 1944 - November 18, 2024 (80 years old)

Woodstock, Illinois

Forrest (Buddy) Ray's obituary , Passed away on November 18, 2024 in Woodstock, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home

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Forrest (Buddy) Ray

February 12, 1944 - November 18, 2024 (80 years old)

Woodstock, Illinois

Forrest Ray Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Forrest Ray of Woodstock, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Forrest left this world on November 18, 2024 at the age of 80, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Forrest Ray to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Forrest Ray and Alice Ray; his sister Lori Strang; his brother-in-law Dennis; and his niece Sheila Ray.

He is survived by: his wife Denise Ray; his children, Ruth Kormanak (Steve) and Larry Ray; his grandchildren, Amber Huff (Jim), Andrew Huff (Amanda) and Bessie Bennefield (Ted); his great grandchildren, Ryder Hegemann, Wyatt Huff, Chloe Huff and Remi Huff-Schwartz; his brother Charles Ray (Dixie); and his pet Pistol Pete.

Memorial contributions may be given in Buddy's name to Mercy Health Hospice, 225 Medical Center Drive, Suite 203, Paducah, KY 42003.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home



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