Tuesday, November 29, 2011

"Duncan" James Preston Ray Jr.

James Preston Ray Jr. “Duncan”, 46, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, November 28, 2011 in Poteau. Duncan was born July 31, 1965 in Poteau, OK to James Preston & Sharon Kay (Carroll) Ray Sr. He was a roughneck in the oil field. Duncan graduated from Poteau High School in 1983. He loved to hunt & fish & was an avid OU football fan. He loved his granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his sister, LaVanna Marie Ray-Elmore, grandmother, Violet Carroll & uncle, Cecil “Rat” Carroll. Survivors include his son, Preston Lee Ray of Poteau, OK; daughter Jada Marie Ray of Poteau, OK; mother, Sharon Lopez of Ft. Smith, AR; father, James Ray Sr. of Helena, OK; granddaughter, Madalynn Rae Ware; brother, Bobby Ray of Madill, OK; sister, Barbara Dodson of Cushing, OK; special uncles, Billy Carroll & Leonard Carroll; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews, many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am Friday, December 2, 2011 at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be Lee Timms, Jason Timms, Jody Thompson, Steve Pickle, Brent Carroll, & Danny Blaylock.

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  1. To the families and loved ones of “Duncan” James Ray,

    May God grant your wonderful family peace and strength.

    Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

    You will stay in my prayers through this difficult time.

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