Obituary of Billy Ira Ray

Billy Ira Ray age 82, of Church Hill, went home to meet his Lord and Savior and to be reunited with the love of his life, Pat, on Saturday, December 2, 2023 surrounded by family at his home. Billy was a man of strong faith and shared God’s word with many. Billy was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to anyone he met. He was a retiree of Quebecor (Kingsport Press) with 30+ years of service.

In addition to his wife, Pat, Billy was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Amber Yonts; parents, Carty and Molly Ray; and several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by 2 loving daughters, Dianne Forbes (Robert Jennings) and Donna Housewright (Ricky); 5 grandchildren, Meghan Ennis (Hunter), Danielle Yonts, Dylan Forbes (Haley), Sydney Williams (Sam) and Hunter Housewright; 7 great-grandchildren, Jaliyah Yonts, Jaydah Yonts, Madelyn Ennis, Jariah Yonts, Harper Ennis, Boston Forbes and Weston Forbes; a brother, sister and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill. Funeral services will begin at 7:00 pm with Pastor Ed McLain and Pastor Bud Beverly officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cartertrent.com.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill is proudly serving the Ray family.