Marvin McCray Ray Jr.

Eden, NC - It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of Mr. Marvin McCray Ray Jr., age 58, of 1014 Knott Street, Eden, North Carolina. He passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2024, at Annie Penn Memorial Hospital, in Reidsville, North Carolina.

Marvin was born on August 31, 1965, to the late Marvin McCray Ray Sr. and Ermma Artis Ray in Rockingham County, North Carolina. He graduated in the “Class of 1984” from Morehead Senior High School, in Eden, North Carolina. Afterwards, Marvin became employed at Weil McLain in Eden North Carolina as a Welder. In Marvin's spare time, he enjoyed fishing.

In addition to his parents, Marvin was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Divine Ray, his stepson, Keion Walker and his sister, Lisa Gail Griffin.

Mr. Marvin McCray Ray Jr. leaves to cherish his precious memories with his stepdaughter, Maliah Walker of Eden, North Carolina; his brother Michael Antonio Ray of Durham, North Carolina; his brother-in-law, David Devine of Ashville, North Carolina; his granddaughter, Kalea’h Barksdale, his three nieces, Danielle Huntley, Brianca Griffin and Tanee Griffin; his great-great nephew, Kayeen Ashton Page (AKA “Butterball”); and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other loving relatives; and cherished friends.

A Family visitation for Mr. Marvin McCray Ray Jr. will be on Saturday, July 20, 2024; from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Fulton-Walton Memorial Chapel in Eden, NC.

Memorial Services for Mr. Marvin McCray Ray Jr. will be conducted at 1:00pm on Saturday, July 20, 2024; at Fulton-Walton Memorial Chapel in Eden, NC.

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