Roger Glynn Ray
Mr. Roger Glynn Ray was born in Waynesboro, TN on July 28, 1951 to his parents, the late Mr. Howard G. Ray and Mrs. Betty R. Davis Ray. Early in his childhood the Ray family moved from Tennessee to Michigan in the pursuit of a better life through various occupations and throughout his childhood Roger would learn to appreciate the natural beauties of the countryside he experienced. As an adult, he would meet his future wife Ms. Paulette Ducharme and the two would marry on November 27, 1970. They settled in Waynesboro, TN and set roots in Wayne County raising their family and becoming permanent fixtures in the community. Roger enjoyed the outdoors as he loved fishing, hunting, and curating his lawn. He was a member of the Five-0 Hunting Club and Waynesboro Bass Club. Mr. Roger also possessed an interest for working with his hands as he could often be found crafting wood and leather into new creations. He will be remembered as a hard worker and excellent provider for his family spending most of his adult life driving Semi trucks for various employers throughout the years. He was spiritually minded and was of the Christian faith. However, no joys in life compared to the moments he would spend with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends. Mr. Roger Glynn Ray passed from this life at his home in Waynesboro, TN surrounded by family on June 14, 2025, making his stay on this earth some 73 years, 10 months and 17 days.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife of 54 years Paulette Ray of Waynesboro, TN; children Ronald Glynn Ray and wife Tina of Lawrenceburg, TN and Rochelle Marie Ray of Waynesboro, TN; grandchildren Ryan Newton and companion Ashlin of Waynesboro, TN, Brielle Newton and companion Jason Gresham of Waynesboro, TN, Abby Ray of Lawrenceburg, TN and Makena Ray of Waynesboro, TN; great- grandchildren Adalyn Gresham, Brantley Jones and Brixley Gresham all of Waynesboro, TN; siblings Larry Ray and wife Angie of Lawrenceburg, TN, Julia Ducharme and husband Greg of MI, Pamela Ebert of Columbia, TN, Patricia Diane Portis and husband Ed of MI. and Karen Crews and husband Rex of Columbia, TN; as well as many other family, friends and loved ones.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law Keith Ebert.
Funeral Services were held Tuesday June 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm at the Bates-Love Funeral and Cremation, LLC chapel with Tim Ray and Bobby Hodge officiating. Burial followed immediately after service in the Waynesboro Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the Ray family began Monday June 16, 2025 from 5:00 pm till 8:00 pm and again on Tuesday June 17, 2025 from 10:00 am till service time.
Bates-Love Funeral and Cremation, LLC is honored to serve the family.
