Richard Dean Ray

Morganton, NC ~ Richard Dean Ray, 50, of Pax Hill Road, Morganton, NC died on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at the home of his daughter. He was born in Buncombe County and was the son of the late Carolyn Ray Boarders. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved living life to the fullest , and was an avid outdoors man. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Arney Ray; four daughters, Samantha Ray of Asheville, Brittany Scarborough, Katelyn Ray and Jessica Osborne; a son, William Osborne of Morganton; two grandchildren, Nakaylah Beavers and Nathan Gardner; a brother, Roger Ray of Asheville. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home East Asheville on Tunnel Road. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cancer Care of WNC, 445 Biltmore Ave. suite 100, Asheville, NC 28801.