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Obituary For Warren "Chuckie" Ray, Jr.
Warren W. Ray (affectionately known as Chuckie), 66, of Harrisburg, peacefully transitioned into eternal life on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Carolyn’s House (hospice) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania son of Elder Elista Waters, the late Warren (Chick) Ray and late stepfather, Leslie Waters. He was educated in the Harrisburg School District and was a rifleman in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of McLamb Memorial Church of the Living God.
He was known as one of the “best barbers in the city”. He owned barbershops and was a master barber who taught many barbers how to cut hair and open barber salons. Chuckie loved dressing to impress and taking pictures. Chuckie lived in California for a short period of time. While in California, he ran a barbershop of a Christian woman just because she loved the way he cut hair. He later resided in Atlanta, Georgia for four years where he worked in Hasan’s Atlanta’s Finest Barber Shop cutting professional basketball player’s hair. Chuckie also lived for a short time in Norfolk, Virginia where he cut hair at the Norfolk Virginia Mall. Everywhere He worked he would talk the entire time he was cutting your hair and have you laughing the entire time too.
Chuckie, in his younger years, would hang tight with his cousin, Darnell Blackstone (Butchie) who was like his brother. Chuckie got in trouble with his cousin and partied with his cousin. In his later years, he liked to spend time with his nephew, AJ Perez who he wanted to go live with while his nephew was in college just so he could have fun while being taken care of. After Chuckie’s sister, Val and nephew, AJ stopped caring for him, Chuckie’s oldest son, Warren took care of him until he entered the hospital. Chuckie’s friend, Kara Grigsby kept Chuckie company and also helped others to take care of him at times. His oldest daughter, Betty helped him transition from this life peacefully by rubbing his body, cleaning his face for him and talking to him. His sister, Kathy helped lead him to accept Christ as his Savior on Sunday, November 6, 2022.
In addition to his father and stepfather, he was preceded in death by his son, Tariq W. Ray, Sr. and he leaves to celebrate his life, his wife, Tracy (Rooks) Ray; his mother, Elder Elista Waters; his children, Warren Anderson, Betty Porter, Fareed Ray, Dorothy Ray and Dequandra Taylor; his siblings, Reverend Valerie Elam, Reverend Kathryn Waters, Esq., Kim Ray, Thomas Dennis, Anthony Dennis, Greg Ray, Esq., Beauregard Valdes Ray, Darian Davis-Ray, Karen Waters and other stepsisters; his stepdaughters, Amber Rooks, Autumn Rooks and Nicole Rooks; his aunts, Carol Bair and Kathlyn Herring; his uncles, Ernest Fisher and Gary Fisher; his 24 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Warren’s life will be celebrated on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary of McLamb Memorial Church of the Living God, 5 N. 25th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103 with viewing 10 until 11 a.m. and burial in East Harrisburg Cemetery. A repast will be held immediately following the burial at McLamb Memorial Church of the Living God.
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Cherished Friend Bouquet was sent for Warren "Chuckie" Ray, Jr. - November 26, 2022
It's been over a year and you're still truly missed. Wish you were here, but I know your no longer in pain. Love you.
Rest in Peace Chuckie , neighborhood Boas street brother - kev hurst
My condolences to the family he always had a nice smile he will be missed Rip Chuckie my prayers go out to the family
The family have my Condolences always had a nice smile my prayers go out to the family he will be missed Rip Chuckie 🙏
Rest Peacefully my friend Condolences 🙏 To the Family.. Renée B.
My deepest condolences to Chuckie Ray's family 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️(Dimples)
My deepest condolences to Mrs Waters n family...may ur son Chucky Ray rest in peace🙏🏽❤️
I remember getting my first haircut in hbg by you on 5th& Emerald way back in 93 and da capers we pulled off imma miss you my friend my condolences to the family as well
I remember getting my first haircut in hbg by you on 5th& Emerald way back in 93 and da capers we pulled off imma miss you my friend my condolences to the family as well
Chucky Ray.. You always wanted the best for me. Encouraging me to be more part of my own family. You understood me though..and you left me be me...thank you Uncle Chucky
PRAYERS TOO THE MOTHER FIRST, MRS. WATERS MAY YOU REST IN PEACE CHUCKIE RAY YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED THE FELDER/GRIGSBY FAMILY YOU WAS FAMILY 🙏🏿❤️
Warren aka "Chucky Ray" you will be sadly missed.Through out the years we had a lot of good times together we became great friends as parents.I just want to thank you for giving me such a smart and beautiful daughter and thank you for being there for her these past years when she needed the most. Fly high rest in peace and power. Much love and respect Diedre AkA Dee-Dee.
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Emmett Green.
Lucky chuck my old head love you man thank you for being a big brother to me and for taking your time for showing me how to cut hair and giving me alot of love you are man lucky chuck I will definitely miss you big brother thanks chuck for all the good memories that we shared you we truly be missed love you chuck
To the Family and Friends of CHUCKIE: Prayers and Condolences are with you Celebrate and remember the SPECIAL times you had and may they bring you comfort. Jerry Dudley and family
Cousin Chuckie, you will surely be missed. I will always remember the wonderful times we spent uptown hanging out with family. You along with Butchie and Jimmy were my favorite male cousins. You were a believer and there is no doubt that you are resting in the arms of the Lord. I love you, Chuckie Ray! Faye
To the family,
I am sending my heartfelt condolence for the loss of a good man. LUCKY CHUCKIE, was always a joy to be around. He always had a kind word to speak and a joke to tell, just to put a smile on your face. He ran a barber shop from the skills and finest from the old school barbers that he inherit, such as Mr. Hudson, Mr. Cheatham, Mr. Scott, Mr. Talley and Mr. Folks, some of 6th Streets finest, just to name a few. Up doing early morning appointments and always there for late evening appointments. Lucky was a master of his craft, it gave him joy and pride to teach a lot of the young men that came after him. He was a strong believer of the saying "each one, teach one". He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He left a great legacy behind. May his sole rest in paradise. I have a lot of fond memories, when I think of him and his persona it brings a smile to my face. Praying for the family in the moment of grief. Cherish all the precious memories and I'm sure you will smile also.
Linda Jackson and Family
To the family my condolences.
To the family my condolences
Chucky ray was always a funny guy When I used to get my haircut from chuckie on Emerald street he used to always send me to ott's atmosphere to get him a 40 before he would cut my hair RIP my brother. Daryl Simpson Delray Beach Florida My thoughts and prayers to the family My thoughts and prayers to the family
Wow l can remember so many things of uncle Chucky Ray going round the corner sitting for hours just busting it up with him.All the good talks of encouragement he gave me telling me my self worth.Letting me know that God has me and gonna take care of me and my children.lm really gonna miss him alot and all the kind words he gave me .Rest up uncle Chucky ,love Carmen 🙏🏻💕
My sincere condolences to the family. Rest well Chuckie.
Marla
Thank you "OG" for everything you taught me and how to stay "off the radar" while growing up on 6th street uptown. I remember sitting down listening to you at your shop on Seneca & Emerald street. (The sweatsuits and STACY ADAMS....LOL) Im glad I got a chance to see you downtown and thanks for letting me know that you were proud of me. RIP "OG"
To one of my favorite cousins who always had a smile and hug for me, who always encouraged me to do good and be my best, you will be sorely missed. Peace be with you as you rest in eternity! Aaron
REST IN PEACE CHUCKY RAY I WILL NEVER FORGET THE BARBER SHOP ON 6TH AN SENECA WE HAD GOOD TIMES IN THEIR LAUGHING AN JOKING U WILL TRULY BE MISSED MY CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS R.I.P.MY DEAR FRIEND RESE ALLI
To the family I'm truly sadden to hear about the loss of Chuckie My friend and classmate May you rest in Gods arms my brother 🙏🏽 Love Debra Bullock Lee
To the family I'm truly sadden to hear about the loss of Chuckie My friend and classmates May you rest in Gods arms 🙏🏽 Love Debra Bullock Lee
I send my condolences out to the family, of my Friend/Brother me and Chuckie were friends for over 40 amazing years,we had a whole lot of fun together,Chuckie was my first Barber, my mom use to say take me to Chuckie's so he can cut my hair, I miss him so much already, RIP My Friend/ My Brother until I see you again Chuckie💕🥰💕 love You Your Friend/ Your Sister Kim R Wilson
To Betty & family, My condolences 🙏 to you and your family 🙏 we will keep you in our prayers. God is able ❤️
Love your ANEC Family, Elder's William & Michelle Jackson
Dearest Betty & Family,
My condolences 🙏 to you and your family in the passing of your father. You are in our prayers God is able.
Your ANEC Family, Elder William & Michelle Jackson ❤️ ♥️
Rest In Peace Mr Chuckie. Thank you for being a friend/ like family. I will never forget you.
Prayers and Condolences to The Family & Friends who loved Chuckie. Emerald Street Forever. Beverly Burhannan-Blackstone
Prayer and Condolences to the family and those who loved Chuckie. So many memories. In Prayer
Rip Chuckie you will be missed. Tell Tariq I love and miss him..May the Lord bless you immensely Gladys
RIP chuckie Ray, love u dearly. U were a father figure to me, and happy you and my mother spent your final days together. Your partner Kara loved you dearly. Me and the kids love u and will miss you. xoxo
Rest in peace my friend.
Martha Thames
My condolences to the family. Will miss you friend
The Broken Chain
We little knew that day, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone. For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide. And although we cannot see you, You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.
Author: Ron Tranmer You will be truly missed but never forgotten my cousin/ brother ❤️ Anita Blackston
REST INTHE ARMS OF GOD MY BRO LOVE YOU PROPHETESS ANDREA CUNNINGHAM CLEVELAND OHIO
I remember when I came to Harrisburg in June to preach at the revival at Mc Lamb Memorial Church the first night the was bat that flew inside the sanctuary and chuckie said to me don't worry Prophetess Cunningham I'm going to kill him and take him out of here. We all prayed and sure enough Chuckie handle that bat To God Be The Glory the service was so powerful that night. You will be missed Love you my bro. RIH
Rest In Heaven Nephew! Your Presence Will Be Greatly Missed 😇 Auntie Carol Bair
condolences to the family of Chuckie the Weaver and Corbitt family
Rest in peace my good brother we all are going to miss you but I hope to see you if I get there.Much ❤️ to my good friend 🙏.
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