Cover photo for William Edward "Eddie" Ray's Obituary
William Edward "Eddie" Ray Profile Photo
1950 William 2021

William Edward "Eddie" Ray

November 15, 1950 — December 26, 2021

William Edward "Eddie" Ray, age 71, of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

William was born November 15, 1950 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of William and Lola Nadine (Krantz) Ray. Eddie had worked in maintenance for various commercial businesses. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

He is survived by three children, Robert and Merri Ray of Creal Springs, IL, Lori and Aaron Fox of Oakdale, IL, and Heather Ray of Pittsburg, IL; five grandchildren, Britany and Richard James, Zachery and Mikayla Ray, Morgan and T.J. Eilers, Kinze Fox, and Hayden Ray; four siblings, Anita Galloway, Sheila and Tony Furlow, Kevin Ray, and Leisa and Doug Holmes; his Great Granddaughter, Jessie James, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, December 31st, 2021 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Funeral Service will be held Friday, December 31, 2021, 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Ray officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant- Poordo in Pittsburg, Illinois .






To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of William Edward "Eddie" Ray, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Friday, December 31, 2021

9:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Funeral

Friday, December 31, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 63

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree