Ray, 93, died March 4, 2016, in Walnut Creek, Ohio. Ray was born August 6,1922 and was a member of the Mennonite Church. Ray was drafted into Civilian Public Service in 1944 from Sugarcreek, Ohio and his occupation at the time is listed as “Carpenter.” He jumped at Cave Junction, Oregon, during the 1945 season.

After being discharged, he returned to Ohio and married Gladys Yoder, and they had three children. Ray attended Ohio State University and worked as a Nursing Home Administrator and a contractor.