Mr Edgar Ray was born March 24, 1933 in Clay County, Tennessee to the late C.B. and Lucy (Eldridge) Ray. He is survived by Two sons and daughters in-law Eddie and Michelle Ray and Darryl and Sharon Ray all of Allons; one daughter and son in-law Wynona and Brent Barnett of Allons; four brothers, Jack Ray of Hilham, Clarence and Paul Ray of Allons, and B.D. Ray of Cookeville; five sisters, Annazell Johnson and Rozell Barns of Livingston; Linnie Garrett of Rickman, Mayzell Painter of Gainesboro and Wilma Izell Johnson of Hilham. 21 Grandchildren and 1 Great grandchild also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Ray; a brother, W.C. Ray and a sister, Ozell Ray.