John Paul Ray's Obituary
John Paul Ray born February 4, 1950, died February 1, 2017. John who lived to fullest left this life quietly with his daughters and brother at his side. His life was a model of overcoming adversity with spirit and aplomb. His smile lifted everyone he encountered. He is proceeded in death by his parents Earl and Jean Ray. He is survived by: his daughters Margaret Kelly (Nathan) Frazee and Jennifer (Eric) Castillo; his four grandchildren Cade, William, Peyton and Jacob; his brothers Todd (Jody Lori) of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Rodger (Lorna) of Niota, Tennessee. In accordance with John's wishes cremation has taken place with a celebration of his life to take place at a later date in St. Clair, Michigan. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the American Diabetic Association, Camp Midicha, 300 Galleria Office Center Suite 111 Southfield, MI 48034. Indicate the gift is directed to the children's diabetic camp "Midicha"
John is numbered among the "wild men who caught and sung the sun in flight" (Dylan Thomas, "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night").
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