Arthur D. Ray

Mr. Arthur Duane Ray, 82, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at his home in Louisville, MS.      

Mr. Ray was born January 31, 1941, in Washington.  He was retired from sales in the fishing industry, having worked as a teamster and dock worker.  He is a U. S. Army veteran. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pauline and Vernet Ray; a sister, Linda Freitas; brothers, Ken Ray and Jimmy Ray; his adopted family members, Eva Yarbrough, Pearl Daniels, Hayse Long, James Yarbrough, Rita Dollarhide, Thadis Yarbrough, Ann Ward, Mae Hemphill, and Richard Yarbrough.

He is survived by a sister, Paula Bright of San Jose, CA;  brothers, Raymond Ray of Jacksonville, FL, and Richard Ray of San Jose, CA; and his adopted family, Marie McCullough of Jackson, MS, John Yarbrough of Philaselphia, MS, Harrell Yarbrough, and  Freddy Yarbough, both of Louisville, MS.    

A memorial service will be held at a later date.