Alfred A. Ray, 62, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Alfred was the fourth child born to Mattie Thompson Ray and the late Joseph Ray on October 20, 1952. Mr. Ray graduated from Spartanburg High School. He also attended Allen University in Columbia, SC. He was employed at Fluor Daniel in Columbia, SC until his illness. Alfred was an artist, musician and a collector of cars. Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: his mother; his five daughters, Felicia Smith-Mack of Wellford, SC, Ladonia “Toot” Posey of Spartanburg, SC, Karen L. (Dwight) Meadows-Rogers of Boiling Springs, SC, Yolanda Y. (Howard) Ferguson-Dawkins of Spartanburg, SC and Mia D. Ray of Jacksonville, FL; his three sons, Andre D. (Keya) Posey and Alfred (Michelle) Meadows both of Spartanburg, SC and Marcus A. (Angela) Ray of VA; his three sisters, Rose (Reginald) Thomas, Cathy (Anthony) Williams and Kathy Aiken; his two brothers, Joseph (Beverly) Ray, Jr. and Warren Ray; his twenty-four grandchildren; his eleven great grandchildren; his sister-in-law, Mickie Ray; his aunt, Theopia Ray; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth P. Ray. A Celebration of the Life of Alfred A. Ray will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. Reverend Walter Belton will be officiating. Interment will be in the Shiloh Memorial Gardens, 4040 New Cut Rd., Inman, SC.
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