Ronald Wayne Ray

June 16, 1957 - December 21, 2019

Ronald Wayne Ray age 62 of Richlands, Virginia passed away at his home on Saturday, December 21, 2019 following a lengthy illness. He was born June 16, 1957 in Richlands, Virginia and was the son of the late Ralph Cecil Ray and Anne Maude Norman Ray. Ronald was a graduate of Richlands High School Class of 1976. He was a retired electrical mechanic for Allied Heating and Cooling. Ronald loved spending time outdoors, especially to hunt or fish. But his greatest joy came from being with his grandkids. He was a lifetime resident of the area and will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. Those that remain to carry on his spirit are his; Son, Robert W. Ray and wife, Christina of Richlands, VA Daughter, Judy Lynn Ray of Hansonville, VA Stepsons: Jeremane Cain, Keith Cain and Jason Cain Sister, Melissa Ray Salyers of Haysi, VA Brother, Randy Ray and wife, Martha of Moundville, AL Five grandchildren, Jacob Ray, Juli Ray, Hunter Osborne, Jase Samaniego and Will Samaniego Several nieces, nephews, Josh Salyers, Samantha Robertson, Betsy Gibson, cousins and a host of family and friends also survive. The funeral service for Ronald Ray will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Monday, December 23, 2019 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Thomas Stranger officiating. Pallbearers will be Tim Owens, John Taylor, Jacob Ray, Austin Cruey, Robert Niday and Isaac Griffith. The family will begin receiving friends on Monday at 1:00 pm until time of service. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com.