Bud Eugene Ray, 80, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018. He was the son of the late Thadius and Nita Whittemore Ray. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby June Whitted Ray; sisters, Ruth Craine, Paulene Browning and Grace Allan; and brothers, Oliver, Glenn, Harry, Gordon, and Jack Ray. He is survived by his children, Lanette and Scott Ray; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Brandon, Tabitha, Tristan, Shawna, Heather, Chasity, Laney, and Payton; and great grandchildren, Jada, Meadows and Miziah. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the Ray Family Cemetery with Reverends Andrew Sluder and Dean Metcalf officiating. Online condolences can be sent to the family at: www.blueridgefuneralservice.org