Gregory N.

Ray

Gregory Nathaniel Ray was born in Orrville, Ohio to Nathaniel and Jean (Morris) Ray on August 17, 1955. The second oldest of seven siblings, he attended Akron Public Schools. After high school he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. After military service he worked for the United States Postal Service. 

Greg traveled the country from the east coast to the west and many places in between. Visiting relatives was his favorite. He would show up at your door when you least expected. 

Gregory is survived by brothers Kevin (Cathy) Reginald of Ocala, Florida and Jeffery Ray; sister, Kathy Johnson; son, Desean Starks; uncles, Kenneth (Terry) Morris of Louisville, Kentucky, Aaron Ray of Tallmadge, Ohio; aunts, Linda Davis, Barbara Townsley of Paducah, Kentucky; pastor/cousin, Justice Rev. Dr. James T. Morris; (3) grandchildren, along with numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. 

Preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Nathaniel and Jean (Morris) Ray; brothers, Ralph Ray and Darrell Ray; paternal grandparents, Aaron and Ethel Ray; maternal grandparents, Samuel and Mattie Morris; nephew, Curtis Williamson.