Michael Heath Ray, 25, of 13956 NC 87 Hwy, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2010. A funeral service will be held at 4 PM on Sunday, January 10, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Michael was born November 6, 1984 in Rockingham County. He was enjoying his job as a stay-at-home dad for his new daughter. Surviving is his infant daughter, Abigayle Brianna Ray of the home; mother, Cynthia Corum Gibson of Eden; father, Heath Ray of Eden; fiancee' and mother of his child, Kelli Jones of the home; brother, Matthew Ray of Florida; and three sisters, Holly Ray of Utah, Samantha Gibson and Kaitlyn Ray, both of Eden. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Judith Watkins; paternal grandfather, H. B. Ray; and step-father, Robert Gibson. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence. Online condolences may be offered to the Ray family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Kelli So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you. Deepest Sympathy to you and the other famiy members. Tim and Rhonda Farris
Rhonda Farris
If we are fortunate, we are given a warning. If not, there is only the sudden horror, the wrench of being torn apart; of being reminded that nothing is permanent, not even the ones we love, the ones our lives revolve around. Life is a fragile affair. One by one, we lose those we love most. or they will lose us someday. This is certain. And their loss will leave a great pit in our heart; a pit we struggle to avoid during the day and fall into at night. Some are unable to accept this loss, unable to determine the worth of life without them, but you will survive the shock, the denial, the horror, the bargaining, the barren, empty aching, the unanswered prayers, the sleepless nights where your breath is crushed under the weight of silence and all that it means. Somehow, you will survive all that and, like a flower opening after a storm, you will slowly begin to remember the one lost in a different way... The laughter, the irrepressible spirit, the generous heart, the way his smile made you feel, the encouragement he gave And in time, you will fill the pit in your heart with other memories the only memories that really matter. We will still cry. We will always cry. But with loving reflection more than hopeless longing. And that is how you survive. That is how the story should end. That is how he would want it to be. Kelli i am so sorry for your loss. i hope these words helped you for a second remember the good times. i am here for you, i love you & you are in my thoughts and prayers. don't forget i am just a phone call away. RIP MICHAEL ****YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!
Victoria, Jr, Alexis, Nathaniel & Zackary Amburn
Kelli, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I love you! I am so sorry you are having to go through such a great lost. Stay strong and call me if you need anything. All my love and prayers,
Brenda Jarrett
Kelli, I am so sorry for you loss. My heart reaches out to you and Abigayle. You are All in my thoughts and prayers, I wish there was more I could do or say to help but nothing will only time will heal your pain, just know that Michael is in a better place watching down on all of you!!
Crystal "Curry" Brooks
Micheal we spent a lot of time together growing up in our teen years. Even though we haven't hung out lately we always thought we would catch up. It seems time time has forsaken my friend. You will be truly missed. I know one day our paths will cross again. Kelli,Cindy,Heath,Matt,Holly, and Sam you all have my deepest condolences.
Richard Stone
Kelli and Abigayle, Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss.
Kay Gammon
The Broken Chain We knew little that morning that 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 peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though 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.
Pam Sumpter
Cindy and Family I am so sorry for the loss of Michael and my heart breaks for you, Kelli and his daughter. I feel your pain, your faith in Jesus is all that will get you through the coming days that you have to take one at a time. Please let me know if I can help you in any way. Love and Peace Beth Smart
Beth Smart
Holly , Kellie and Family I'am so Sorry to hear about Michael. You and your family are in My Prayers. God Bless Yall. Love ya, sissy
crystal smith
Leave A Condolence Below For The Family Of Michael Heath Ray:Fill out the form below and Fair Funeral Home will forward this message to the deceased's family and post it on our website. All condolences are reviewed for content before being posted live.
