Steven Francis Ray, 67, passed away Friday. He was born in Gadsden and moved to Huntsville in March 1952. He graduated from Butler High School. Mr. Ray served in the US Air Force and the Alabama Army National Guard as a Law Enforcement Specialist. He was decorated for his service as a disabled Vietnam War veteran. After graduation from Athens State University, he continued his passion for law enforcement by joining the Madison County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy. He later worked as an auditor with Lockheed Martin for almost 30 years.
Mr. Ray loved the Lord and his family and was a Deacon at Whitesburg Baptist Church. He served in and held various offices in church, civic and veteran groups and enjoyed hunting, fishing and Alabama Football.
Mr. Ray was preceded in death by his son, Steven Francis Ray, Jr. and his brother, Julius, “Jukie” Ray. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Song C. Ray; daughters Stephanie Ray Johnson (Christopher) and Abigail E. Ray; brother, Kelly Joe Ray (Beverly); sister, Elizabeth Whortan (Jerry); step-sisters, Patty Ricketts, Katy Gracy, and Toni Payne; and step-brother, Houston Smith.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Whitesburg Baptist Church, South Campus, followed by a Celebration of Life at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Whitesburg Baptist Church Missions in memory of Mr. Ray.
