Robert Lee Ray, 73, of Monticello, formerly of Covington, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at his residence.

Robert Ray was born in Gatlinburg, Tennessee to the late William Ernest Ray and Addie Lee Terry Ray.  He was a member of the Led By The Spirit Mission in Covington.

Robert Ray loved to hunt and fish, especially with his best friend, Todd. 

He is survived by his wife, Deborah Charlene Austin Ray, of Monticello; children, Jimmy Ray of Auburn, Tabitha Ray Baker of Homer, Robert “Bobby” Austin, of Monticello and Terry Ray, of Covington; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and brothers and sister, Hughie Brown Ray, of Covington, Ralph Ray, of Brevard, North Carolina and Betty Jo Ray, of Brevard, North Carolina.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Led By The Spirit Mission 22 Main St., Porterdale, Georgia 30014.