Bobby Lynn Ray, 90, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026 in Beaumont, Texas.

Bobby's Life Journey

Bobby Lynn Ray, was born in Black Jack, Texas to the union of the late Malcolm William Ray and Jessie Mae Anderson Ray on December 28, 1935 and departed his earthly life and entered into his eternal life on October 16, 2026.

Bobby grew up in Black Jack, Texas with three siblings. He was the Choir Director at the Black Jack Baptist Church. After graduation from Chireno High School in 1954, he attended Stephen F. Austin College.

He went to work in Alaska and also served  his Country in the United States army for two Tours of Duty.

He met Mary Shepherd and they were married for sixty-five years before Bobby's untimley passing.

He worked for The City of Beaumont with many years of service. He also rand a business in Beaumont from 1967 until his retirement in 2023.

Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, M.W. and Jessie Ray; onr daughter, Sally Ray Chapman; an infant daughter, Sharon Ray and two sons, Bobby Lynn Ray, II and John Ray.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Mary Ray of Beaumont, Texas; one daughter, Deborah Ray Vanover also of Beaumont, Texas; four grandsons; three granddaughters; multiple great-grand and great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Doyle Ray; two sisters, Joyce Pinkston and Barbara Whitehead; numerous nieces, nephews and friends that were loved as family.

BOBBY WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW & LOVED HIM.