John Ray, Sr.

Born in Nashville, TN on May 2, 1934

Departed on January 4, 2013 and resided in Madison, TN

RAY, John Walter Sr., age 78. January 4, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Katie Mai Ray; sister, Barbara Ray; brother, Nelson Eugene Ray; sister, Jewel Ray Wood. Survived by wife, Estelle Ray; sons, John Ray Suzane, Nelson Ray Tama, David Ray Linda; sister, Virginia E. Thompson; 6 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild; several nieces and nephews; close family friend Elizabeth "Little Bit". The service will be 2 p.m. Monday, January 7, 2012 at West Harpeth Funeral Home with Roy Copeland officiating. Interment will follow at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Sunday 3-8 p.m. and Monday 10 a.m. until service at 2 p.m. at WEST HARPETH FUNERAL HOME 6962 Charlotte Pike www.afamilylegacy.com 615-352-9400