Melvin Franklin Ray Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melvin Franklin Ray of Portales, New Mexico, who passed away on September 11, 2022, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin Franklin Ray to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Benjamin Franklin and Minnie Maude Lee Ray (Lee); his sisters, Roxie Pearl, Marylee Prichard and Maudene Haragan; and his grandson BJ Ray.
He is survived by: his children, Warren Ray and Tammy Dictson; his wife Betty Lou Ray; his children-in-law, Virginia Ray of Liberal, KS and Coy Dictson of Hondo, NM.; his grandchildren, Angela Montgomery (Justin), Samantha "Abby" Dallas (Steven), Coy Dewayne Dictson (Shannon), Jessica Jamison (Chris) and Daniel Dictson (Anna); and his great grandchildren, Alexis, Emma, Sidney, Craig, Brianna, Anton, Delanie, Tadd, Kelsey, Madison, Ava, Peyton, Liv, Rheagan and Lincoln. He is also survived by 3 great-great grandchildren.
