Marvin Ray

Marvin E. Ray, 72, of Carthage passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2008 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield after a brief illness. He was born October 10, 1936 in Carthage the son of Kenneth and Francis (Whitfield) Ray.

A 1954 graduate of Carthage High School, he retired from Ford Motor Company and was a member of the UAW. A veteran of the U. S. Navy, he was a member of the Faith Chapel Independent Baptist Church, enjoyed gardening, reading, traveling and loved his family.

Marvin is survived by his wife of 45 years: Sue Ray of Carthage; a brother: David (wife: Sharon) Ray of New Castle; a special nephew: Bud (wife: Mary) Ray of New Castle; two special nieces: Vanessa (husband: Ronnie) Peavie of Kokomo and Darla (husband: Jeff) Van Duyne of Morristown; three brothers-in-law: James Jordan of Carthage; Bob (wife: Eva) Jordan of Shirley; Glen (wife: Vivian) Jordan of Wilkinson; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel with Brother Randy Gross officiating. Burial will follow in Carthage Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 PM Friday, December 5, 2008. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Chapel Independent Baptist Church or American Cancer Society with envelopes available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.hinsey-brown.com