Jerry Ray, age 69, passed away September 17, 2009, at his home in Rockwall, TX. He was born January 14, 1940, in Clarita, OK, the son of Marjorie Ruth "Babe" and Thomas Cecil Ray.

Jerry's last military assignment was with the 3rd regiment, United States Corps of Cadets, West Point, NY, where he retired after 20 years of combined service with the United States Navy and United States Army. After his retirement he was owner-operator of Garcia's Mexican Restaurant and the Texas Lonestar Steakhouse in Decatur, TX. In 1999, Jerry also retired from the restaurant business.

He is survived by his wife: Tiffany Ray; children: Nathalie (Ray) House, Christopher Ray, Tamatha Ray, Samatha Ray and Travis Ray; sister: Shirley (Ray) Sims; step-sons: Scott and Wesley Chapman; one niece and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son: Gregory Max Ray.

A graveside service will be held 2:00pm, Sunday, September 20, 2009, in Moore Cemetery, Clarita, OK, with full military honors. Honorary pallbearers are Allan Eason, Vennie Abaloni, Doug Johnson, Jack Hasenyager, Gordon Trueblood, Bill Laughlin and Jason Smith. The family will receive friends Saturday evening at Rest Haven Funeral Home-Rockwall Chapel from 6:00 to 8:00pm.