Paul Ray, husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 6, 2022 from complications of Parkinson's Disease.
Survivors include wife Katherine Ray, sister Barbara Fivecoat Graham, children Bradley P. Ray (Cathy), Kimberley Jo Mitchell (Steve) and Lindsay N Ray (fiancé Joey Ingram); grandchildren, Emily Francis (Nate), Melissa Gurley (Chris), Carly Ray and Samuel B. Ray (Sara Tarbutton); great-grandchildren, Jackson Austin and Tatum Ray.
Paul owned many small businesses through the years.
Originally from New Castle, Paul then lived in Indianapolis and Carmel for 33 years before moving to rural Madison County to start another chapter in farm living with Katherine. He enjoyed golf cart sunsets and telling his wife what to do, not that she ever did it.
Paul was a talented singer and was always singing. He was a really good cook and loved family holidays where he could cook for the family. He loved to work in his yard and it always showed.
Paul loved to travel and read. Mostly he loved his family, and his dogs, Bandit and Lily. He will be missed.
A memorial service will be held at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service West end Chapel on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Disease or the Humane Society of your choice.