Mr. Thomas Willard Ray was born in Clifton, TN on October 22, 1945 to the union of his parents the late Mr. Will Ray and Mrs. Nannie Lee Inman Ray. He was raised in the Clifton community with his 7 seven siblings creating a close family bond that would last throughout his life. In his adult years he would marry his wife Mrs. Judy Rich Ray of Cypress Inn ,TN and the two would make Clifton their forever home. During his occupational years, he worked for Clifton Manufacturing in Clifton while farming. He was deeply devoted to his responsibilities as he was always mindful of his farm and all his duties. He attended the Riverside Methodist Church in Clifton for many years until his health no longer permitted him to attend. In his leisure time he could be found rock collecting, hunting arrowheads, and loved classic cars. Those who knew him best will remember him as a hard working man, who lived a Christ centered life whom always had a free moment to spend with his family all whom he loved and greatly cherished the precious moments he spent with all of them. Mr. Thomas Willard Ray passed from this life on October 26, 2026 making his stay on this earth 81 years.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife of 54 years Mrs. Judy Ray of Clifton, TN; siblings James Ray (Donna) of Clifton, TN and Jerry Ray (Glenda) of Waynesboro, TN; nieces and nephews all of whom he dearly loved Jamie Ray (Shelly) of Hohenwald, TN, Kelly Ray (Blaine) of Waynesboro, TN, Kay Lynn Hogan (Damon) of Waverly, TN, Willie Holder (Shelia) of Waynesboro, TN, John Hill (Crystal) of Clifton, TN, Crystal Gallaher of Clifton, TN, Natalie McLin of Savannah, TN , Julie Linville of Savannah, TN , Steven Davis of Waynesboro, TN, Scott Ray of Ill. ,Tammy Ray of KY, Chelsea Rich and Cassie Vickery both of Collinwood, TN; great nieces and nephews include Riley Ray (Jayden), Drew Ray, Haven Ray, Graysen Ray and Madelyn Ray; sisters in law Michelle Rich and Shelia Ray; brother in law Eddie Rich (Shirley); as well as many other family members, friends and dear loved ones.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by siblings J.W. Ray, W.S. Ray, Wilda Jean Warren, Brenda Hill and Donnie Ray
The family request in lieu of flowers memorial donations be given to the Butterfly Foundation
