Obituary

Clenon Edwin Ray
(May 14, 1925 - October 26, 2013)

Clenon Edwin Ray loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, 88 of Milton went to his heavenly home Saturday, October 26, 2013 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. He died at Huntington Veterans Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born May 14, 1925 to the late Baxter and Zena Ray of Salt Rock. Clenon was the retired Co-owner of Rays Grocery, in Milton as well as being a retired realtor. He proudly served in the United States Navy, during World War II. He was a member of Milton Baptist Church and was a volunteer at the VA Medical Center for 22 years. He was active in the Democratic Party. Clenon is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Freddie McCallister Ray; a son Edwin (Malinda) Ray of Ona, and a daughter Karen (Raymond) Hatfield; three grandsons Todd and Travis Hatfield of Milton and Chad (Brooke) Ray of Barboursville; one granddaughter Jodi (Shannon) Holcomb; six great grandchildren Caleb and Stefani Hatfield of Huntington, Christian and Lexie Hatfield, Kayla and Austin Holcomb all of Milton; two step grandchildren, Jeremy and Katie Ross; brothers, Charles Ray and Leo (Gladys) Ray; sister Irene (Rex) Evans. The family would like to thank Pallative Care Unit. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #139, Milton.