Charles Henry Ray Jr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Charles Henry Ray Jr. (Orange, Virginia), born in San Francisco, California, who passed away at the age of 82, on June 22, 2018. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles Henry Ray Jr. to show support.

Known to his friends as "Charlie" and his family and childhood friends as "Buddy," Charlie was a tall drink of water at 6'5". He had the most beautiful blue eyes and a mischievous twinkle to go with them. He was born and raised in San Francisco, CA and joined the Army at 18 to see the world. His Army assignments took him to lots of interesting places, one of which was a six year stint in Germany where he met and married his wife Renee and where his three children were born. Germany and Europe were favorite destinations throughout his lifetime. He and Renee also went to Hawaii often as they both loved the tropics. He retired after 20 years of military service and went on to work a few interesting jobs, including Del Monte Foods where he also retired, dabbling in local politics in the Susanville area, and working for the US Forestry Service. He officially retired at 69, and he and Renee packed up their belongings and moved east to Virginia to be closer to their daughter, and their beloved Europe. Charlie is survived by his three children, Kim, Michael and David; three grandchildren, Yassir, Jennifer and Renate; seven great grandchildren, Ramir, Rayanne, Jacob, Lilliana, Reema, Rakan and Ivan. He and Renee will be interred at a National Cemetery in Virginia, with full military honors. Details to be distributed on an individual basis. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to any local Humane Society. Arrangements by Preddy Funeral Home of Orange, VA. Preddy Funeral Home.