Kenyon DeWayne "Kenny" Ray

OBITUARY Kenyon DeWayne Ray, known to all as Kenny, of St. Clair, MO departed this life in his home on Monday, May 5, 2025, having reached the age of seventy years, six months and nineteen days. Kenny was born in St. Louis, MO on October 17, 1954, son of William David Ray and Wanda Lee Ray nee Bryan. On September 23, 1972 he was united in marriage to Sandra Lee Holliday and three daughters came to bless this union. Kenny is survived by his wife, Sandra Ray of St. Clair, MO; by his daughters, Brandie Angel and husband, Bill, of Waynesville, MO, Shannon Geiger and husband, Matt, of Washington, MO and Amanda Gerber and husband, Scott, of St. Clair, MO; by his brothers, Jimmy Ray and wife, Barb, of Rosebud, MO and Steven Ray and wife, Denise, of St. Peters, MO; by his sisters, Lola Ray of St. Peters, MO and Patty Read and husband, Paul, of O’Fallon, MO; by his grandchildren, Taylor Angel, Cheyenne Angel, Montana Angel, Elisabeth Angel, Allison Geiger, Ryan Geiger, Hannah Gerber and Theodore Gerber; by his great-grandchildren, Addilynn, Kinslee, Oliver, Octavia and with Lincoln on the way; by brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, William and Wanda Ray. Kenny was a machinist by trade and was employed by South Side Machine Works in St. Louis, MO, retiring after thirty-six years of service to the company. He was a proud member of Machinist Union District 9 in St. Louis, MO. Kenny enjoyed going hunting and fishing and had a special fondness for dogs, Vinny and Ace. What meant most to him was time spent with family. His children and grandchildren held a very special place in his heart, as he did in theirs. The love they shared and many precious memories they created together will be cherished by them all forever. A kind and loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great and great-great-uncle, cousin and treasured friend, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 10, 2025, with the funeral services being held at 2:00 PM at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO with Rev. Raymond Laramore officiating. A private committal will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family.

Kenyon DeWayne "Kenny" Ray

October 17, 1954 - May 5, 2025