Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Lonnie McRay

            Lonnie Charles McRay, Sr.,64, of Panama, OK passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Lonnie was born February 11, 1957 in Poteau, OK to Jesse Charles & Reba Lucille (DeWitt) McRay.  He was retired from the US Air Force after 22 years.  He taught at the Vo-Tech and also Jim Hamilton Correctional facility.  Lonnie was preceded in death by his father, Jesse McRay; sister, Gail Anderson and daughter, Melanie McRay.

 Survivors include his mother, Reba Dees; children, Lonnie & Julie McRay Jr. of Queensland, Australia and Ivan McRay of Wister, OK; 6 grandchildren, Sydney Fout, Lachlan McRay, Breonna Ford, Karlie McRay, Connor McRay and Charles McRay; brother, Gerald McRay & Lisa; the mother of his children, Kathy Lomon King; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

 Services will be 10 am, Friday, May 28, 2021 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau with Devon Minor officiating.  Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Panama.  Viewing will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm..

 

2 comments:

Unknown said...

I am sorry for your loss. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Gaylon said...

To Gerald McRay and your extended family, I am sorry to learn of the loss of your brother Lonnie. I do want to say Thank You to the family for his service to our Country while in the Air Force and to our county while teaching at the Vo-Tech and Jim Hamilton Center. Been too long since we have talked but Gerald I remember you being a kind friend and I thank you.

Gaylon E. Freeman