Ray, Benton D. 1952-2015

RAY, LONG, PROUD, MELVIN

Posted By: Ruth Maring - Volunteer
Date: 1/5/2016 at 13:43:39

Benton D. Ray age 63 of Clinton, passed away Sunday Dec. 20, 2015 at Mercy North Medical Center. Visitation will be held 4 - 6 PM Wednesday, Dec. 23rd at the Pape Funeral Home, Clinton. Following the visitation, cremation rites will be accorded. Graveside services will be held 4:00 PM Tuesday, Dec. 29th at the Oakland Cemetery, Clinton. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com

Benton was born on Aug. 4, 1952 in Boone, IA, the son of Ralph and Charlotte (Long) Ray. He worked as a machinist at Rockford Separators in Rockford, IL for many years.
Benton is survived by his three sons, Brian (Deb) Ray, Benton Ray, Jr., and Brad Ray all of Clinton; three grandchildren, Anthony, Samantha, and Racheal and two great grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary (Frank) Proud and Theresa (Glenn) Melvin both of Clinton. He was preceded in death by his parents and a half-brother, Virgil.