Gary Dale Ray

Gary Dale Ray, age 63, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023. He was born April 6, 1960 in Waynesville, NC to Charles & Anne Ray. He was a retired Fleet Shop Supervisor for Polk County. Gary loved his family and loved working on trucks and hunting. He is survived by his wife Loretta Ray, son Shane Ray & wife Rhiannon, daughter Heather Walker & husband Scott, brother Jimmy Ray (Lauren), five grandchildren Austin Walker, Addison Walker, Kobe Ray, Paisley Ray and Charlie Ray. Family will receive friends Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow, FL. Funeral service will be 10:00 am Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home. Burial will be at Old Elim Cemetery in Fort Meade, FL. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Gary Dale Ray, please visit our flower store.