Ray Oxendine Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ray Oxendine of Maxton, North Carolina, born in Pembroke, North Carolina, who passed away on June 7, 2022, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his father Thomas Hilliard; his close friend Lynne Morgan; his daughters, Beth Snyder (Chris) of Mandeville and Susan Valentine (Dean) of Los Angeles; and his siblings, Louis Oxendine, Magnolia Lowry, Ruth Hurnevich, Thomas Oxendine, Robert Oxendine, Joseph Oxendine and Earl Hughes Oxendine. He was also cherished by 8 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Beth and Mrs. Susan request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Catawba College for the Oxendine Family area at Newman Park, the baseball stadium where both Ray and his brother Joe played baseball at Catawba College. Any donation is appreciated as we look to keep the legacy, the teachings, the enduring memory of Ray Oxendine alive, and promoting continued connection to the Native American community as well as diverse athletes around the world.
