William Edward Ray (Texarkana, Texas), born on August 9, 1937, passed away on June 18, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Edward Ray to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Martha B. Ray and John Robert "Bob" Ray; his daughters, Elise Dawn Ray and Melissa "Misty" Ray; and his siblings, Betty Vines and Robert "Bobby" Ray.
He is survived by: his wife Jacklin Ray; his sister Francis Garrett of Texarkana, Texas; his daughter Gwen Harris (Norman) of Texarkana, Arkansas; his grandchildren, Amber Ferguson (Michael) of Genoa, Arkansas, Joseph Waggoner of Texarkana, Blake Harris (Hailey) of Sweetwater and Justin Harris (Alycia) of Texarkana, Arkansas; his great grandchildren, Deven Ferguson (Aaliyah) of Texarkana, Lauryn Garrett (Kanon) of Texarkana, Kaleb Harris of Texarkana, Lily Harris of Texarkana and Hunter Mae Harris of Sweetwater, Texas; and his great great grandchildren, Kolson Garrett of Texarkana, Arkansas. and Kutter Cline of Texarkana, Arkansas..
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 21st 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the East Funeral Home (2807 Moores Ln, Texarkana, TX 75503). A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 22nd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.