Clarence Ray

Clarence Michael Ray, 58, of Fulton, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2010, at his home. He was born March 27, 1951, in Antlers, Oklahoma, the son of the late Clarence and Ruth (Boggs) Ray. On July 8, 1990, he was united in marriage to Beverly (Wright) Ray who survives at their home. Mike was a site manager for Dyno Nobel for 37 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his wife of 19 years, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two daughters, Denise Ray of Chicago, Illinois and Heather Ford and her husband, Scott, of Millcreek, Indiana; two sisters, Yullonda Basford and her husband, Mike, of Hannibal, Missouri and Elaine Jowaisas and her husband, Dr. Dennis Jowaisas, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; one grandchild, Kaylee Ford; other relatives and many dear friends. His parents preceded him in death. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at Maupin Funeral Home in Fulton, Missouri. He will be buried in LaPorte, Indiana at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Maupin Funeral Home, 301 Douglas Boulevard, Fulton, MO 65251. Condolences may also be sent to the family at maupinfuneralhome.com