Parker D. Ray, Sr.

Graveside services for Parker D. Ray, Sr., 103, Jacksonville, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15 at Earle’s Chapel Cemetery, Hwy. 79, Jacksonville with Rev. Andy Fannette officiating. Arrangements are with Hilliard Funeral Home, Van.

Mr. Ray died Sept. 9, 2007 in Jacksonville. Parker Davis Ray, Sr. was born Aug. 14, 1904 in Nashville, Ark. to the late Albert Sidney and Willie Banks Ray.

He had lived in Jacksonville about 30 years, living previously in California, and was of the Methodist faith.

He worked for International Paper Company, buying and selling pulpwood.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Ray; daughters, Cindy Duncan and Doris Bridges; one sister and five brothers. Survivors include sons, Parker Ray, Jr. of Banning, Ca., John Ray of El Dorado, Ca., Larry, Terrell and Max Ray of Jacksonville; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; plus several nieces and nephews.
 

September 11, 2007
 

Information from Jacksonville Daily Progress