Bobby Ray

Bobby Ray (David Basil “Bobby” Ray) of West Haven, Utah (formerly of Tyrone, Georgia) went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 18, 2014 in Ogden, Utah. Bobby was a true Southern Gentleman, born in Stonewall, Georgia on October 16, 1941 to Dave and Eunice Ray. Bobby was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Nina Holmes Ray. He is survived by his son David Keith Ray, Bobby’s only son, his lovely wife, daughter in law, Sharon Ray, and his two pride and joys, his handsome grandsons, Matthew Ray and Christopher Ray of West Haven, Utah (formerly of Temple, Georgia). Bobby is also survived by two loving sisters Jackie Harmon, her husband Bobby and Marcia Evans and her husband Jerry. Pickin’, grinnin’ and singing were Bobby’s passion. He had a great love of country music. Bobby was a musician (guitar player), singer with a wonderful unique seasoned voice that everyone loved. Bobby Ray and Jimmy Williams’ voices, along with some of the metro Atlanta area’s best musicians, blended to make some of the best country music south of Atlanta. Before moving to Utah, Bobby was a Tuesday night regular at the Cedar Grove Community Center/Music Hall and a semi-regular on the Saturday night show at the Hollonville Opry House. Bobby had a large following of music lovers that would follow him most anywhere to hear him sing. Bobby had started touching the hearts of musicians and singers in the Ogden, Utah area with Thursday night jam sessions in the barn at Bobby’s place. Bobby’s last performance was October 3, 2014, in Ogden, Utah for the 1st Friday Art Stroll (monthly event) on Historic 25th Street. In the 1960s and 70s he worked as an Engineering Draftsman and Fabricator for several companies fabricating and designing aluminum products, store layouts, architectural designs . By the late 70s he changed profession and became an Independent Owner-Operator Truck Driver until he retired; 1995. Bobby enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Tri-Glide. Bobby Ray was one of South Fulton County’s best pool players and enjoyed his Thursday afternoons shooting pool with his buddies Wayne, Wiley, James, and Bill. With Bobby’s dry witted humor, you never knew what he was going to say next. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Parrott Funeral Home. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Park. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m at Parrott Funeral Home & Crematory, Fairburn. 770-964-4800.