Gary W Ray's Obituary
Gary W. Ray, 58, of Decatur passed away 9:00 am on May 20, 2013 in St. Mary's Hospital with his family by his side. His death was due to Congestive Heart Failure.
No services are scheduled. Burial will be held at Macon County Memorial Park in Harristown, IL
Gary was born October 2, 1954 in Decatur, the son of Robert and Joyce Walden Ray. He was employed with Firestone for 24 years. He married Mary E. Maples on December 27, 1982. She passed away April 25, 2013 after a long period of health problems.
He is survived by his son, Lon Dale Maples, parents and brother, Greg of Decatur, sisters-in-law Reta Smith of Philo, IL and Linda Sinnard of New Harmony, IN also nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.
The Ray family would like to thank the staff of St. Mary's Hospital for their professional care and compassion during this difficult time.
The family of Gary Ray has entrusted the care of their loved one to Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to www.moranandgoebel.com.
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