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Name: Jerry L. Ray
Spouse: Kathryn Louise Fugate Ray (Nickname = Cathy)
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1965 Attended from through

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Birthdate: April 16, 1947   
Date of Death: May 17, 2019  
       

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Jerry L. Ray, 72, died peacefully at his Columbia City residence at 11:37 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2019.

He was born April 16, 1947 in Fort Wayne, IN a son of the late Russell Frederick and Eldora Mae (Cullers) Ray. He formative years were spent in Columbia City where he graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1965.

On July 10, 1966, he joined the U.S. Army Reserves and service with them until March 1, 1972.

On April 16, 1968, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Louise Fugate. They made their home in Washington Twp. Whitley County. In 2008, they moved to Columbia City and in 2013 their home in Union Twp.

A CDL truck driver, he drove trucks for various area trucking companies including Central City, Fort Wayne. Throughout his work career he assisted his father-in-law, Allan Fugate with his farming operation.

He delighted in caring for his lawn, keeping it mowed and trimmed. Never meeting a stranger, he liked meeting and conversing with people. Over the years he amassed an extensive collection of wrist and pocket watches both spring wound, and battery powered.

Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Kathryn; three children, Katrina (Mike) Hackworth, South Whitley, Beverly (Tony) Coe, South Whitley and Russel Alan Ray, Fort Wayne; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Roger (Pam) Ray, Larwill and Frederick "Fritz" Ray, Columbia City.

The funeral service is 7 p.m. Monday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Visitation is 5 p.m. until the service on Monday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the donor’s choice.
 
Last Updated: 05-19-2019 Alumni ID: 14535
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