Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.

My heart paneth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone from me. Psalm 38:9,10.

Robert Ray, the oldest son, was born to the late Barney Ray in Gulfport, Mississippi and Jennette Ray. He attended the Mississippi City Elementary School and graduated from 33 ^rd Avenue High School, Gulfport, Mississippi in 1968. After graduating Robert enlisted into the United States Navy. After his honorable discharge Robert worked at Keesler Air Force Base and Dupont.

Robert loving memories will be remembered in the hearts of his brothers, Barney Ray and Shawn Ray of Atlanta, Georgia; two sisters Karen Ray of Gulfport, Mississippi and Anita Scott of Los Angeles, California; one uncle Gerald Jacobs of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; three nieces, Brianne Ray of Atlanta, Georgia, Vobetta and Shakira Scott of Los Angeles CA; six nephews, Mario (Quinka) King, Anthony Jordan, Dylan Ray, Charles, Jeffrey and Scott; five great nephews, Damien King, Treyvone, Peyton Jordan, Kyson Lampley, Christian Eldrige'Lollar; and two great nieces Moriah, Marissa King.