Jeff Ray

Jeff L. Ray, age 66, of Portland passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 202,3 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.

Jeff was born in Portland on July 15, 1957, to Max and Shirley Ray. He was married on Nov. 28, 2003, to Debbra (Hamilton) Ray, who survives.

Jeff retired from Joyce Dayton in December of 2021 after over 20 years of service.

Surviving in addition to his wife Debbra are two sons, Joseph Ray (wife: Tristan) of Portland and Christopher Daniels (wife: Sheena) of Portland; two daughters, Kathy Newlin (husband: Scott) of Portland and Dawn McCord (husband: Josh) of Lynn; two brothers, Todd Ray of Albany and Tim Ray (wife: Rebekah) of Albany; two sisters, Pam Ray of Albany and Regina Dee Ray-Abel (husband: Pat) of Yorktown; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Shirley Ray; one sister, Debbie Powers; and a nephew Brent Powers.

Funeral services will be held at Baird-Freeman Funeral Home on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at noon. Viewing will begin at 10 a.m. till the service with Pastor Dave Keen presiding. Burial will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery of Redkey.

Memorials can be made to Riley Children’s Hospital. 

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.