R B Ray, age 73 of Cowan, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems in Sewanee after an extended illness. A native of Franklin County, he was born on July 26, 1950, to the late Robert Harvey Ray Sr and Thelma George Ray. R B enjoyed spending time in the mountains, camping, barbequing, and classic muscle cars. In addition to his parents, R B is preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Charlotte Ray; brother-in-law, Franklin T. “Frankie” Morris; and nephew, Chris Morris. He is survived by his loving wife, Decla Ray of Cowan; nieces, Stephanie Haley (Mark Boles), Tara Ibarra of Huntland, Susan Morris of Estill Springs, and Carol Ann (Lance) Stephens of Estill Springs; nephew, Robbie Ray of Huntland; several great and great-great-nieces and nephews; cousins, Henry and Allison Greene, Toni Greene, and Carol Sue Greene, all of Huntland; special friends, Bill and Lynda Fernander of Cowan; Ted and Cheryl Boswell of Winchester, and Felix Wayne Steele of Decherd; and numerous other friends. As per R B’s request, no funeral or memorial services will be held. Memorial Donations may be made in his honor to a charity of your choice. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222
