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Honoring The Legacy & Life Of
John H Ray Jr.
February 18, 1966 – February 12, 2024
Lived 57 years
Grandlawn Cemetery · Detroit, Michigan
"JOHN" J- is for the Joy you brought our family. O - is for the obstacles in life that you faced and didn't let stop you. H - is for the honor you showed to your Mom and our family N- is for never forgetting your smile and your never ending love for us all
Life story
John Henry Ray Jr. was born February 18, 1966 to Barbara J. Ray and John
Henry Ray Sr. John enjoyed his life to the fullest, and being around his grandchildren that always put a smile on his face and warmed his heart. John was so full of life and could put a smile on anyone face. John stayed cracking jokes and talking Shit,
"BIG SHIT".
John loved family as that was the most important thing to him; His "R.A. Y.
U.N.I.T." John loved to dress to impress, as he stayed fresh, clean, and smelling good.
John had a great heart! He loved the spot light and had to be the center of attention. It was his way or the Highway! But most of all John loved his mother and his children.
He cherished his time with his loved ones. "3 UP" in JOHN VOICE!!!
John Henry Ray Jr. departed his life on February 12, 2024. He was proceeded in death by his daughter, Jonae Sharday Ray; Father, John Henry Ray Sr;
Grandparents, William and Rosa Lee Jones, and Charles and Julia Ray. He leaves to cherish and carry his best memories; Mother, Barbara J. Ray; Brothers & Sisters, Rosette AKA Doll (Caprell), Ellison, John H. Ray, Donald Ray, Ronald (Sally) Ray, Linda, Julia (Antonio), Badea, Daisy (Victor) Bayne, Shannon (Ronald) Hamiliton, and Meledy (Andre) Williams.
His children, Charlene, Brandi, Christophery, Tijanna, John Henry Ray III, Darryl, D'Jon, and Ra' Jon. His wife, Brenda Lee Ray; His grandchildren, Cam'Ron, Na'Tyra, Javarious, D' Juan, Keyona, Sumalayo, Keith, DeLeah, Jay'on, Deleon, Tha'Mariona, Lexington, D'Jon Jr., Kmyah, Darryl Jr., Josiah, Darryl Jr. "Rell Rell", and Kylah; One great granddaughter, Za'Ria. His kids mother, Alisha, Tyreese, and Angel and a Host of Family and Friends!
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The world John knew
Family milestones in gold, history for context
1966
Born February 18
1967
John was 1 when the first Super Bowl was played
1969
John was 3 when the Woodstock music festival opened
1977
John was 11 when Star Wars opened in theaters
1981
John was 15 when MTV began broadcasting
1982
John was 16 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1994
John was 28 when "Friends" premiered
2001
John was 35 when Apple introduced the iPod
2024
Passed away February 12, age 57
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Tijanna Bush
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I Love you so much
Old pic
DJon Ray
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Next Pose
With the Fam
Brandi Ray
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John Ray kids
We love u daddy
DJon RayI love u pops, I'm sorry it took death 4 u 2 get me 2 come 2 u. It weights on my heart heavy and I regret every moment I didn't spend it talk 2 u wen I was able.
Caprell Ellison
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Forever 3️⃣🆙🕊️
Made a song for you unc 🖤 think bout you everyday my nigga we gone keep yo name alive every way we can 💯 the family hurt but we still family every thing gone be good in due time love you unc Forever3️⃣🆙🕊️
Tijanna Bush🖤❤️🖤
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