Chandler Ray

Robert “Chandler” Ray, longtime resident of Athens, went peacefully to be with the Lord on January 20, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Ray retired from Athens Regional Medical Center as Chief of Security. He served as a Deacon at Sandy Creek Baptist Church and Central Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II and he was a Purple Heart recipient. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jones Ray and his son, Michael C. Ray.

Survivors include his brother, Bobby Ray of Watkinsville; granddaughter, Michelle DeRepentigny and her husband David, of Athens; step-granddaughter, Kim Almond and her husband Cory, of Watkinsville; great-grandsons, Jeff Faw and Chris DeRepentigny; and great-grandchildren, Emma DeRepentigny and Travis Lipchinsky.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 4:30 pm at Lord and Stephens, East with Rev. Rick Lewis officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 3:30 pm.

Lord and Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements.

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