Jack Ray

ANNA, Ill. — Jack "Grandpa Jack" Ray, 88, of Anna died Sunday, July 20, 2008, at City Care Center.

He was born May 27, 1920, in Jonesboro, Ill., son of Charlie and Ella Mangrum Ray. He and Ava Tweedy were married Aug. 12, 1940, in Jonesboro.

Ray served with the U.S. Army during World War II.

He was a lifetime member of Carroll P. Foster VFW Post 3455.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Rodney Ray of Jonesboro; a brother, Walter "Don" Ray of Anna; a sister, Dorothy Wood of Anna; a grandson; and a great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by a brother, a sister and a grandson.

Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Anna City Cemetery, with full military honors by VFW Post 3455.

Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrangements.