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1925 - 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. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Rhonda Layne
Tuesday October 29, 2013 at
4:29 PM
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Jodi and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
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Freda Washington
fredamay1981@aol.com
Tuesday October 29, 2013 at
12:03 PM
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So sorry for your family's loss . You are in my thoughts and prayers..
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Kenney & Marsha Chastain
Tuesday October 29, 2013 at
10:06 AM
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Freddie, Karen & Edwin,
Sorry to hear of your loss. We will cherish the memories of the days of the store and of working the elections with him. Keeping you in our prayers. Kenney, Marsha & Family
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Dave Caudill
Monday October 28, 2013 at
10:21 PM
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Ed, Sorry to hear about your father. I know that you are going to miss him, he was a wonderful person. The world is a better place because of him. He will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved. May the Lord comfort you and your family in this time of grief. Dave Caudill
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Donna Porter Butcher-Jobe
djbutcher@sbcglobal.nets
Monday October 28, 2013 at
6:55 PM
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Clenon was my cousin...my mother and his mother were sisters. I always looked up to him and my other older cousins. I haven't been able to see him now for 7 or 8 years, but I remember the last visit with him. We talked about the old days and also his service in the US Navy during WW11. I am sorry I haven't been able to visit him since. I want to express my utmost sympathies to his family.
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LINDA WILSON CARTER
Monday October 28, 2013 at
4:10 PM
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DEAR FREDDIE, KAREN, EDWIN AND FAMILY,
SO SORRY OF YOUR LOSS, HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN AND A GREAT FRIEND TO SUSAN, JOHN AND ME FOR MANY YEARS AND KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH.
LOVE, LINDA, SUSAN AND JOHN
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Cynthia B. Kelly
Monday October 28, 2013 at
2:06 PM
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To Freddie and Family
Sorry to hear of your loss. Clenon was a special cousin. I have many good memories of him, especially his kindness to my mother and daddy, Aunt Hazel and Uncle Lonnie Brown. Please accept my sincerest sympathy.
Cynthia Kelly
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Karen Clagg
Monday October 28, 2013 at
10:50 AM
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Am so sorry for you loss. Praying for strength for you all.
Love and Prayers,
Karen and Denzil
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Shelia Kilgore
Monday October 28, 2013 at
10:10 AM
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Karen, I want to extend my heart to you. I know the good Lord will guide you in this time of need. Your Dad is in better place right now because I know that God has open up his arms to welcome him home. I wish I could put my arms around you and your mother right now. You know I am here if you need me. Love and prayers are with you and your family.
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Nancy Venoy Rush
Monday October 28, 2013 at
9:11 AM
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Sorry to read this. He used to have interesting stories about the younger days and Dad. Will be thinking of you.
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Susan Harbour Johnson
Monday October 28, 2013 at
9:06 AM
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My deepest sympathy to your family. I have many fond memories of stopping in Ray's Grocery on my way home for work and talking to Clenon while buying a hunk for cheese or bologna and picking up a few items to take home for super. He was a wonderful man.
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jim & carol villars
Monday October 28, 2013 at
5:42 AM
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sorry for your loss
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