Donald Gene Ray

Donald Gene Ray, age 84 of Lawrenceburg, TN, passed away on May 30, 2026, at
Huntsville Hospital. Donald was a Christ follower and a devoted member of New
Hope Baptist Church. He was a carpenter by trade and owned Ray’s Vinyl Siding,
serving Middle/Southern Tennessee and North Alabama in the wholesale and
installation of vinyl siding, windows, and doors. In his spare time and after
retirement, Donald loved to travel with his beloved wife Faye; he also enjoyed
fishing, working in the garden and spending time with his children, grandchildren,
church family, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his Wife, Rebecca Faye Ray; Parents, Jesse Mitchell
Ray and Reba Estelle Ray; Brothers, Norman “Odell” Ray; Sisters, Geneva Garner,
Teresa Ray
He is survived by his Daughter, Jeannette Ray Davis (Eddy) of Killen, AL; Son,
Keith Ray (Sherie) of Killen, AL; Step-daughter, Sandra McMahon of
Murfreesboro, TN, Step-son, Alan Franks (Sue) of Spring Hill, TN; Seven
grandchildren; Eight Great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, June 2 nd , 2026
from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Funeral Service will be at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, June
3 rd , 2026 beginning at 1:00 p.m. with Brother Rodney Krick and Brother David
Gallaher officiating.
Pallbearers; Dale Ray, Claude Whitsett, Jason Lewis, Jeff Sullivan, Brian Hagan,
& Ricky Stone.
Interment will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
The family would like to extend their appreciation and gratitude to the Greenhill
Volunteer Fire Department, Lifeguard Ambulance Services, Med-Flight, and the
STICU medical team at Huntsville Hospital.
Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be handling all final
arrangements.