Ray, Dr. Charles D. 1869-1935

RAY, ELSBERRY

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Date: 7/23/2012 at 14:56:19

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
June 18, 1935

DEATH CLAIMS CHARLES D. RAY, OF THIS CITY
Well Known Resident Succumbs After An Illness of Two Weeks
LEADER IN PROFESSION
Funeral Services Held Here Monday Afternoon.

Death claimed Dr. Chas. D. Ray, 65, osteopathic physician, and well known
resident of LeMars for the past thirty-five years, at the Sacred Heart
Hospital in this city, after a two week’s illness. He had been suffering
from chronic nephritis for some time but continued in the daily course of
his professional duties until a few days ago.

Dr. Ray was a native of Kentucky, where he was born December 19, 1869. He
was the son of a minister, who served as a chaplain in the Confederate Army
during the Civil War. Charles Ray received his early schooling in Kentucky
and Missouri. He was graduated from the state normal school at Kirksville,
Mo., and later from the Still College of Osteopathy at that place.

Coming north from Missouri he engaged in the practice of his profession at
Sheldon and then came to LeMars.

He was recognized in the state as one of the leaders in his profession, and
served as an officer in state and district associations.

While living in LeMars he was married to Miss Jean Elsberry, of Lehigh,
Iowa, and two daughters, Roberta and Carol, were born to them. They reside
in Sioux City.

He is also survived by a number of brothers and sisters who are: Dr. Ed.
Ray, Louisville, Ky.; Dr. Thos. Ray, Fort Worth, Texas; Dee Ray, Frederick,
Okla.; Dr. Cyrus Ray, Abilene, Texas; Dr. Ella Gilmour, Sioux City; Mrs. Wm.
Miller, Frederick, Okla. A brother and sister preceded him in death.

Dr. Ray was widely known and well liked. Quiet and unassuming, he3 was
helpful in the community, generous with his means, to the extent of his
ability, and contributed to the church and legitimate enterprises.

FUNERAL HELD MONDAY.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon at Wiltgen’s parlors. The services
were conducted by Rev. T. P. Potter, of the First Baptist Church and
interment made in the City Cemetery. Pallbearers were: J. F. Keenan,
Nelson Miller, Chas. E. Smith, Leo Fairfield, J. P. Kelley, F. Hentges.