Jack “Chief” Warren Ray, 81, of Lewistown, passed away Dec. 24, 2019, at Tifton Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tifton, Ga.
Jack was born Dec. 3, 1938, in Mt. Victory, a son of the late George and Bertha McCulloch Ray. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Ray; and two sisters-in-law, Pat Ray and Lois Ray.
Jack is survived by two sons, Jack Lee Ray of Maryland, and Scott (Debbie) Ray of Lewistown; five grandchildren, Otis (Becca) Ray, Charles Ray, Cody (Mary) Ray, Lindsey (Jordan) Penhorwood, and Katie Ray; five great-grandchildren, Benaiah, Emma Lynn and Anna Lee Ray, and Cael and Lexi Penhorwood; and a brother, Dale Ray of Louisiana.
Jack attended Stokes Local Schools in Lakeview. He worked as a painter at Sheller Globe in Lima, retiring in 1978. He spent the past several years traveling across the United States, visiting friends and family, attending Native American Pow Wows, flea markets and fairs.
Burial will take place in the Dunkirk cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.