Jerry Duane Ray
66 a resident of Prairie Grove, went home to be with his Lord on February 24, 2015. He was born January 3, 1949 in Fayetteville, the son of Robert Leonard and Myrtle Green Ray.
Jerry worked at a paper office and post office during high school in Gustine, California where he graduated. He went on to get his BA degree in biology from Turlock University. During college he worked for the State of California as a park ranger and continued working for them after graduation. He also worked doing surveying for Chevron Gas Company and later moved to Prairie Grove and went to work for Campbell Soup Company in the research department. He continued working for Campbell Soup for 31 years and received an award for 15 years of perfect attendance. He enjoyed playing tennis and going bowling.
He was a loving husband, father and son.
He was preceded in death by his father and one son Justin Ray
Survivors include his wife of 40 years Shirley Hunt Ray; one son Jerred Darin Ray of Prairie Grove; two grandchildren Jackson and Jasmine Ray; his mother Myrtle Green Ray; one brother Robert L Ray and wife April of Seaside, Oregon; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be held Monday March 2, 2015 2:00 P.M. Luginbuel Chapel. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery in Morrow, there will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: David Latta, Marcus Ray, Billy West, Elmer Joe Hunt, Jason Hunt, and Jeremy Hunt.