Mr. William David Ray, 71, of 501 East Moon Circle, Dunn, passed away January 23, 2021. He was a retired police officer with the City of Dunn. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 47 years - Betty Ray; sons - Sean Ray (Yolanda), Steve Ray; grandchildren - Lauren, Marquis, Hannah, Zachary, Nya, Noah, Ahnyx, Micah; siblings - Eva Ray, Lawrence Ray, Joseph Ray, Larry Ray (Barbara), Dwight Ray (Frances), Ann Bell; aunts - Geneva Grayson, Magalene Reid; sisters-in-law - Mary Curtis, Christine Williams (Vander), Shirley Ray (Floyd), Peggy Ray, Olivia Ray; brothers-in-law - Paul Eason (Minnie), Joe Eason, Robert Eason, Hubert Williams, James Dawson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The public viewing will be Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the Dafford Funeral Home Chapel, Dunn, from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm with no more than 10 individuals inside at one time. Masks are required and practice social distancing.
The funeral service will be conducted Friday, January 29, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 9030 Harnett-Dunn Hwy., Dunn. Masks are highly recommended, practice social distancing, and following the church's guidelines for entrance and capacity.
Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Dunn.
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