Obituary of Louis Alan Ray

Louis Alan Ray “Booger”, husband of Hilda Walters Ray, 61, passed away Thursday April 4 2024. Mr. Ray’s family will receive friends Monday April 8, 2024 from 5:00-7:00pm in Graham Funeral Home. Funeral services will be private. Born in Sumter December 15, 1962, he was a son of the late William Elbert Ray and the late Elizabeth Ann Tompkins Ray. Mr. Ray enjoyed fishing, shrimping, cooking, gardening, woodworking, and playing pool. He held many jobs over the span of his life including mechanic, carpenter, cabinet maker, pipefitter, and auto body technician. However, according to his loving family, he was best at being “The Supervisor”. Mr. Ray is survived by his wife of 39 years; two children, Brandi Wynn and her husband Nickolas of Georgetown, Ivy Ray of Tumwater, Washington; two sisters, Julia Flegel of Georgetown, Sheila Locklair and her husband Johnny of Georgetown; two brothers, Shakey Madden and his wife Cherrie of Maggie Valley, North Carolina, Arnie Barns and his wife Kristie of Fort Worth, Texas; one granddaughter, Adalyn Wynn; a sister in-law, Annette Owens and her husband Ronnie; and a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great nephews. Mr. Ray also considered himself very fortunate to have had two extra sets of bonus parents David and Christine Young and Arnie Barns, Sr. and Patricia Barns. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers, William Elbert Ray, Jr. “Billy”, Joey Del Ray, and Gary Dewaine Ray. In lieu of flowers, the family will accept memorial donations to help with final expenses. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grahamfuneralhome.org. Arrangements entrusted to Graham Funeral Home (843) 527-4419