Frederick Clarence Ray, Sr., 90, of Bay City passed away December 7, 2018. He was born October 28, 1928 in Houston, TX to the late James Rufus Ray and Docile Cude Ray.

He was preceded in death by two wives Ellen Oleta Via Ray and Charlotte Nideffer.

Survivors include his former wife Karolyn Lainer; daughters Julene Wells, Ora Maddox, Oleta Rushing, Jennora Crimm, Mary Cole and Jeanette Woody; sons Frederick C. Ray, Jr. and Paul M. Ray; brother Norman Ray & wife Jane and by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Monday, December 17, 2018 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2PM Tuesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 2PM Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Link Family Cemetery in Palestine, TX.