Richard Ray

Family to hold a memorial service at a later date.

Mr. Ray, 66, of Philadelphia died Thursday, May 16, 2024.

Richard was born in Neshoba County and had lived here his entire life and was a graduate of Philadelphia High School and Hinds Community College. Richard was a member of USMC and ended his duty in 1982. He was the gun room manager for several years at Philadelphia Gun & Pawn.  Mr. Ray was Baptist by faith.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanene Ray; daughter, Jessica Emerson (John); sons, Rod Ray (Dana) and Jared Burks (Nicki); two granddaughters; seven grandsons; sister, Pam Younger (John); brother, Warren Ray; several nieces, nephews and  great nieces and nephews.

Mr. Ray was preceded in death by parents, Rodney and Katherine Ray; sister, Barbara Taylor; sons, Wesley Taylor and James Burks.