Ivan Ray's Obituary
Ivan Clifford Ray, 89, of Vandalia passed away at 10:25pm,
Friday, March 13, 2015 at his home.
No services for Mr. Ray are scheduled at this time.
Ivan was born October 11, 1925 in Vera, IL, the son of Clifford
and Mamie (Funk) Ray. He married Norma "Lucille" Grubaugh on
December 31, 1949, she preceded him in death May 29, 2003.
Ivan was a US Navy World War II Veteran and retired from the City
of Vandalia as a maintenance worker. He enjoyed gardening,
hunting and fishing.
Ivan is survived by his sons Michael Ray and wife Sandy of
Patoka and Scott Ray of Vandalia, two grandchildren Jeremy and
Valerie, brother Floyd Ray of Peoria and sister Farell McNeely of
Alton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Clifford Ray,
brothers Don, Ernest, and Morris Ray, sisters Fern Craig and Ann
Holman.
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