Ray Sammons Obituary
In loving memory of Ray Sammons of Rush, Kentucky, who departed this world on January 23, 2025 at the age of 79. Ray 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, Denver Sammons and Rosie Lee Vanover Sammons; his wife Phyllis Boyd Sammons; his son Kessie Sammons; and his grandson Zach Osborne.
He is survived by: his children, Denny Sammons (Stacey "Sally") of Rush, KY and Missy Blackburn (Rick) of Louisa, KY; his grandchildren, Caity Sammons (Zach), Citori Branham, Wyatt Branham, Hannah Homan (Eric), Brandi Sparks (Brandon), Tyler Blackburn and Michael Blackburn; his partner Jackie Kidd; his partner's children, Shelby (Rob), Ethan, Aurora of Anchorage, AK, Jon, Jaxson, Jameson of Mansfield, OH and Matthew of Perrysburg, OH.; and his close friends, Kathy, Wayne Felty, Marine and Billy Shaw. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 29th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, January 30th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home (2702 Panola St, Catlettsburg, KY 41129). A funeral service was held on Thursday, January 30th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A masonic service was held on Thursday, January 30th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Green Hill Masonic Lodge.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Garner Missionary Baptist Church, 19231 State Route 3, Rush, KY 41168.
