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Mr. Lorenza “Pookie” King, 53 transitioned Monday, July 10, 2017 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.

Funeral arrangements are Incomplete at this time.

July 10, 83,

Lewis Carr, Jr. 83, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center following a courageous battle with cancer

Lewis was born in Frankfort, Kentucky on July 20, 1933 to the late Lewis Carr, Sr. and Druscilla Hall Carr.  He was married to the late Marie Brooks Carr.  Lewis retired from the United States Air Force with twenty years of service with the rank of Master Sargeant and he also served thirteen years in the Air National Guard.  He was a wonderful husband, father,  grandfather and will be greatly missed.

A  service celebrating Lewis’ life will be held Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 2 PM in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home with Pastor Jason Stoeber officiating.  Interment with military honors will follow in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.

Lewis is survived by his daughters, Brenda C. (Frank) Abraham of Goldsboro and Linda C. (Jerry) Mueller of Snow Hill; sister, Ann Zimmerman and his grandchildren, Shannon (Lucas) Jordan, Jason Jensen and their father Rene’ Jensen.

In addition to his wife and parents, Lewis was preceded in death by his brothers, Curtis Carr, Eugene Carr, Donald Carr and Miles Carr and sisters, Marjorie Peyton and Ruth Jones.

The family will receive friends at Seymour Funeral Home Friday, July 14, 2017 from 6 pm until 8 pm.

Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 930 Wellness Drive #B, Greenville, NC  27834.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.

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Dr. Virginia Lorelle Martin, Mount Olive resident, went to be with the Lord late Monday afternoon, July 10.  Virginia was born November 29, 1939 to Robert R. and Lorelle Franck Martin.  A Mount Olive native, she spent most of her adult life in Charlotte, N.C. where she worked at Queens University.

A service to celebrate Dr. Martin’s life will be held Wednesday, July 12, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Mount Olive.  Dr. Dennis R. Atwood  and the Rev. Felicia Fox will officiate.  Visitation will be in the sanctuary during the hour before the service.  Interment will follow the service at  Martin-Price Cemetery.

Dr. Martin received her B.S. degree in 1961 from Wake Forest University, her M.S. degree in 1963, and her Ph.D. in 1967, both from Emory University.  It was in 1966 that she joined the faculty at Queens University as assistant professor of biology, becoming associate professor in 1972, and professor of biology in 1979.  During her tenure, she also chaired the Biology Department and chaired the Division of Natural Science and Mathematics.  Likewise, she served on many committees during the 39 years of which she devoted herself to Queens and its students.  At her retirement in May of 2005, she returned to Mount Olive to live with and care for her aging mother.  At her retirement, she was named Professor Emerita by the Board of Trustees at Queens.  During the retirement presentation, it was noted that her relationships with her students did not cease with their graduation, for with them she forged a life-long friendship.  Fellow faculty members spoke of her abilities with a certain “awe,” remarking of how they perceived her as being an “Artist Teacher.”  She personified the Queens motto, “Not to be served, but to serve,” and she served the university, its faculty and students, and her communities so very well.

Throughout her teaching career, she continued to learn and grow.  In 1974, she traveled to Kenya and Tanzania, and following so, she took a leave of absence from 1974 – 1976 in order to teach in Nigeria.  In April of 1975, the Federal Military Government of Nigeria announced that seven new universities were to be established and the University of Calabar was amongst the seven.  Dr. Martin helped in the establishment of the Biological Science program at Calabar.  She devoted a semester for research at the National Institutes of Health in 1981, and in 1983, was awarded the first Carol B. Belk Faculty Fellowship to study in the Galapagos Islands.  Active for many years in the Association of Southeastern Biologists and its fraternity for biology students, Beta Beta Beta, she was recipient of the Yokley Faculty Service Award in 1999.

Just this past May, Dr. Martin funded three large scholarships for deserving science students, and while she was unable to be in attendance at the presentations, this was her way of continuing to impact the education and lives of young scientists for future years.

It is remembered that upon her return “home” to Mount Olive in 2005, she assisted her mother in the Read to Succeed program at Carver Elementary School, was an active member of First Baptist Church of Mount Olive and Mount Olive Exchange Club, as well as other organizations, including the Delta Kappa Gamma, of which she had been past president.

She being the last survivor of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by her parents, Robert R. and Lorelle F. Martin, her only brother, Robert R. “Bob” Martin, Jr. and his wife, Merle Williams Martin, she leaves behind several cousins from the Martin and Franck families.

She and her mother were most appreciative for being cared for by the most loving and devoted caregivers who made it possible for them to remain at home until they were called to be with the Lord.  They also relished the fact that their pets also received extraordinary love and attention.  Those who provided love and care to the Martin’s include Mary Ellen Hoffman, Jemil Bass, Christy Crawford, Doris Darden, Ire Darden, Barbara Millard, Juanita Moody, and Harriet Wheeler. Anyone who knew Virginia, knows of her love for animals, and about how she always had them around her, even until her passing.

For those wishing to pay tribute to Dr. Martin’s life with a memorial gift, please consider  either of the following:  Dr. Virginia L. Martin Endowed Science Scholarship, Queens University, Attn.: Advancement, 1900 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte, NC 28274; the Lorelle F. and Robert R. Martin Family Endowment, University of Mount Olive, attn.: Gift Records, 634 Henderson St., Mount Olive, NC 28365;  or First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, PO Box 239, Mount Olive, NC 28365.

July 11, 76,

Jerry Glenn Dew, age 76, died Tuesday at his residence. Born in Robeson County, he was the son of the late John Preston Dew and Bessie Powers Dew. Jerry was a Veteran of the US Air Force and had worked for NCR and also taught flying lessons.

A service to celebrate his life will be held Thursday at 2:00 pm at the Wayne Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Pastor Steven Wicks officiating. The family will greet friends immediately following the service.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Barbara Anderson Dew; two step daughters, Linda Davenport and Annette Traylor; two sisters, Linda Dempsey and Betty Neff; and three step grandchildren, Tommy, Miranda and Tyler Traylor.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215

Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home is serving the family and online condolences may be directed to www.shumate-faulk.com

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Tempie Kearney Hartley, age 79, died Tuesday. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late William Henry Kearney and Mamie Gladys Smith Kearney. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Hazel Evans and Vivian Turnage and brother, James Kearney. She was retired from the Wayne County Public Schools and a member of Rosewood Church of God. Tempie was a devoted Christian worker and loved music.

A service to celebrate her life will be held Friday evening at 7:00 pm from the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Mclendon and Rev. Kenneth Evans officiating. The family will greet friends Friday evening immediately following the service at the funeral home. A graveside committal service will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 am at Wayne Memorial Park.

Mrs. Hartley is survived by her husband, Luther Adell Hartley; a son and daughter in law, Ronnie and Yvonne Hartley; a daughter and son in law, Rhonda and Wright Shumate; three grandchildren, Ashley Stroud, Jonathan Hartley and Amber Shumate; and a great grandchild, Melody Stroud.

Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home is serving the Hartley family and online condolences may be directed to www.shumate-faulk.com

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Oscar Lee Mooring, 78, passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at his home.

Oscar was born in Lenoir County, NC on June 19, 1939 to the late Hub and Martha Jackson Mooring.  He was a retired poultry specialist inspector for the N. C. Department of Agriculture.  Oscar was a member of Community Baptist Church.  He will be truly missed by his family.

A graveside service will be Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 4:00 PM in the Mooring Family Cemetery, 4339 US Hwy. 13 North, Goldsboro, NC, officiated by Rev. Bobby Heath and Rev. Michael Lewis.

Oscar is survived by his companion, Ms. Linda Rutherford; daughters, Deana Harper and husband, Thomas of Goldsboro, Sherry Lindsey of Florida and Christina Tillman and husband Michael of Florida; sons, Kelvin Mooring and wife Angie of Goldsboro and Dee Jay Mooring and wife Katelyn of Pikeville; stepsons, Jimmy Williford and wife Nicole of Pikeville and Michael Holmes and wife Heather of Pikeville.  He is also survived by his grandchildren, Elljay Lindsey, Tommy Harper and Timmy Harper, Deja Mooring, Jay Schallert, Shae Schallert and Anzlee Mooring and his very special extended families, the Rodell-Barrow Family, the Donald Sutton Family and Buck and Jackie Blizzard.

In addition to his parents, Oscar was preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Mooring; grandson, Dean Bass and brother, Milton Jackson.  He was also preceded in death by his adopted parents, Rodell and Emma Barrow and children.

The family will receive friends Saturday, July 15, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Seymour Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com

July 12, 65,

Douglas Keith Chestnutt, age 65, died at his residence Wednesday. Born in Magnolia, he was the son of the late Jack and Macy Blizzard Chestnutt. A Veteran of the United States Army, he was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion Post 11. He was also a member of Mt. Olive First Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 am at Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeff Dail officiating. The family will be receiving friends for one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00am. Burial will follow at the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro.
Mr. Chestnutt is survived by his wife, Phyllis A. Chestnutt; daughter, Amy Suzanne Chestnutt of Warsaw; brother, James Chestnutt; sisters, Annette Gurley, Geraldine Henderson, Frances Gurley & Patsy Anderson; one grandchild.

Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. of Goldsboro is handling the services for the Chestnutt Family and online condolences my be sent to www.shumate-faulk.com.

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Bert Wesley “B.W.” Aldridge, III, age 61, died Wednesday at his residence. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Bert Wesley Aldridge, Jr. and Colleen Horne Aldridge. He was a truck driver for Laughlin Poultry.

A graveside service will be held Saturday at 11:00 am at Willowdale Cemetery. Family members will greet friends Saturday from 9:30 until 10:30 am at Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home.

“B.W.” is survived by his wife, Lorri Humphrey Aldridge; two sons, Bert Wesley Aldridge, IV and Dylan Mather; two step daughters, Candice Heath and Vannessa Rivenbark; a step son, Josh Starling; his sister, Susan Aldridge; and six grandchildren, Hailey Aldridge, Antonio Mouzone, Angel Mouzone, Jaxson Aldridge, Elizabeth Estevez and Laura Aldridge.

Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. of Goldsboro is serving the Aldridge Family.

July 13, 84,

Dixie Bunn Letchworth, 84, peacefully passed away Thursday morning surrounded by her family. Born in Lenoir County, she was the third of thirteen children born to the late Charlie Bunn and Carrie Hinnant Bunn. She was the wife of the late Benjamin Thurston Letchworth. Dixie loved her Lord, and started each day by reading her Bible and a devotion from “The Daily Bread.”  She was a faithful and devoted member of La Grange First Free Will Baptist Church. After raising her three sons, Dixie went back to school and graduated with a bachelors degree in education from Atlantic Christian College. She worked at La Grange Elementary School for thirty years. Quiet and gentle by nature, Dixie appreciated the simple things in life. She enjoyed admiring God’s creation and especially enjoyed watching the humming birds at the feeder she placed in her yard. She loved cooking and had an extensive cookbook collection. Always active, she found a home at the local Curves and formed a special bond with her friends there. Most important in her life was her family. She took great pride in all of her grandchildren and relished time spent with them.

A service to celebrate Dixie’s life will be held Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. from Rouse Funeral Home with Pastor Ronnie Hobgood officiating. A graveside committal service will be held Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from Fairview Cemetery.

Dixie is survived by three sons, Mike Letchworth and wife, Vicky of La Grange, Charles Letchworth and wife, JoAnn of La Grange, and David Letchworth of the home; seven grandchildren, Michelle Garon and husband, Chris, Jessica Simerly and husband, Dennis, Jeremy Letchworth, Marshall Letchworth, Carrie Letchworth, Sarah Letchworth, and Mitchell Ann Letchworth; two great-grandchildren, Brianna Garon and Emma Grace Garon; five sisters, Geneva White, Grace Jones, Geraldine Goodman, Kathy Herring, and Anna Jones; five brothers, Charlie Bunn, Alton Bunn, Lindsey Bunn, Wesley Bunn, and Harold Bunn; three sisters-in-law, Fay Letchworth, Dixie Dixon, and Gladys Horne; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy Whitley and Ellen Seymour.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to caregivers, Sonja Ginn, Lana Pate, Patty Tripp, Wendy Gautier, Samantha Hardison, and Peggy Scallan for their exceptional care and devotion to Dixie.

Family and friends will be received Saturday following the service at the funeral home and other times at the home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to The ALS Association Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 37022, Boone, IA 50037-002. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Rouse Funeral Home of La Grange.

July 13, 88,

Luther Weldon Taylor, 88, passed away at Wayne Memorial Hospital on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Casey Funeral Home of Princeton will be handling the services.

July 13, 78,

Reba Gray King Williams, 78, was called to her eternal home on Thursday, July 13, 2017.

Reba was born in Sampson County, NC on September 17, 1938 to the late Hubert Henry King and Letha Boyette King.  She was a retired teacher’s assistant with Wayne County Schools.  Reba was a member of Freedom Baptist Church.  Her sweet smile, wisdom and gentle spirit will be remembered by all who knew and loved her.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. at Freedom Baptist Church, Sunday, July 16, 2017, followed by a celebration of life service.  A graveside service will immediately follow at Wayne Memorial Park.

Left to celebrate her life and cherish her memory are her husband, Paul Miles Williams; two daughters, Kellie (Daryl) Langston of Fayetteville and Wendy Barrett of Anchorage, Alaska;  sister, Marie Rhoden of Florida; brother, Bud (Lois Ann) King of Keener; sister-in-law, Yvonne Purnell of Goldsboro; seven grandchildren, Kari Walling (Brad), Kimberly Barrett, Kacey Cortes (Irvin), Bethany Barrett, Daniel Langston (Rebekah), Candace Langston and David Langston; and her great grandchildren, Dante and Jubilee.

Although flowers are welcome, memorials may be made to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Court, Goldsboro, NC  27534 or Freedom Baptist Church, 300 Country Day Road, Goldsboro, NC  27530.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.

July 14, 58, Dudley

Annie Doris McDuffie, 58, of 117 Ruskin Rd., Dudley,  died on Friday at her home. Funeral Arrangements are by Serenity Memorial Funeral Home and Cremations, LLC. 

July 14, 61, La Grange

Patti Jean Carter Ambriz, 61, peacefully passed away Friday, July 14, 2017. Born in Lenoir County, she was the daughter of Matilda Sykes and the late Robert Lee Carter. Patti loved children and served as a babysitter to numerous children over the years.

A service celebrating Patti’s life will be held Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. from Rouse Funeral Home with Pastors Arnold Ball and Greg Carswell officiating. A graveside committal service will be held Monday, July 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. from the Cobb Cemetery.

In addition to her mother, Patti is survived by her companion of twenty-two years, Freddie Morales; brother, Toby Sykes and wife, Juanita; and niece, Sharon Sanders. In addition to her father, Patti was preceded in death by her sister, Sharon Carter.

Family and friends will be received Sunday following the service at the funeral home and at other times at the home of Evelyn Atchison, 205 Firetower Road, La Grange, NC 28551. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Rouse Funeral Home of La Grange.

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Ann Howard “Monk” Wright, 74, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 while surrounded by her family. Ann was born in Lenoir County to the late Kirby Howard and Kathleen Barwick Howard. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Roy Lee Carter and Cleve Wright. Ann took great pride in caring for her family. She enjoyed singing in the church choir and performing special solos, such as her favorite, “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem.” Together, Cleve and Ann shared a passion for bluegrass music, often singing along to the accompaniment of Cleve’s guitar. Ann was a longstanding and faithful member of La Grange Church of God. Over the years she has served her Lord and her church as a representative of the Christian Education Board, a Sunday School teacher, Vice President of Women’s Ministries, and a choir member. Always one to care for others, Ann began her working career at Howell’s Childcare and later retired from Caswell Center where she worked as a CNA. Her love for children was evident in the relationships she built with the many preschool students she taught in Sunday School. She took pleasure in tending to the flowers in her yard, and using her creativity in working with arts and crafts. Her talents could be seen in the beautiful arrangements and crafts she created for the decoration of her home and church. Ann enjoyed word searches while watching her favorite shows, “Wheel of Fortune,” “Family Feud,” and HGTV.

A service to celebrate Ann’s life will be held Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. from La Grange Church of God with Pastor Arnold Ball officiating. A graveside committal service will follow at Pinelawn Cemetery.

Ann is survived by her daughter, Wanda Sue Carter Smith and husband, Steve; grandson, Stephen Blackburn and his fiancee, Charlie Taylor; her beloved grand dog, Lady; siblings, Edna Pearl Hinson, Gail Godwin, William Earl “Bib” Howard and wife, Peggy, Cecil Ray Howard and wife, Pam, Dennis Howard and wife, Gail, and Donald “Buzzy” Lutter; sister-in-law, Alberta Howard; brother-in-law, Nelson Smith; two special family friends who Ann thought of as daughters, Michelle Pelletier and husband, Jeff, and Pam “Skeeter” Drisko; and a special granddaughter, Skylar Drisko. Ann was also preceded in death by three grandchildren, Manda Mumford, Brittany Jones and Cody Drisko; and three siblings, Pete Howard, Vernon Howard and Helen Smith.

Family and friends will be received Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. Memorials may be made to La Grange Church Of God, P.O. Box 218 La Grange, NC 28551. Arrangements are entrusted to Rouse Funeral Home of La Grange.

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Matthew Smith, Sr., 62,  489 S. 903 Hwy, Seven Springs, died Monday at the University of Chapel Hill Hospital, Chapel Hill.

He was born July 26, 1954 in Lenoir County to Johnny and Mary Moses Smith.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday 1 PM in in the James T. Haskins Memorial Chapel of the Haskins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Jerusalem FWB Church Cemetery, Seven Springs.

Visitation will be held Wednesday 30 minutes prior to the service. At other times, the family will receive friends at 208 S. Princess St., Goldsboro, NC, where they will assemble in preparation for the funeral procession.

Arrangements by the Haskins Funeral Home.

July 15, 37,

Jimmy Lee Lotts Jr., 37, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

The family is in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.

July 16, 57,

Cheong Wing Lau, 57, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at his home.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

The family is in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.

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Cora Ezzell Sassano, 77, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family.

Cora was born in Wayne County on May 17, 1940 to the late Romus and Aliease Daniels Ezzell.  She had retired as the manager of Beneficial Finance after 30 years of service.  Cora will be remembered for her unconditional love as a wife and mother, and a friend to all.  Family was paramount to Cora, and she loved nothing more than her husband, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Cora’s life will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Heath officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service at the funeral home and other times at her home.

Cora is survived by her husband of 58 years, Thomas Edward Sassano, Sr.; children, Thomas Edward Sassano, Jr. (Carol Long), Teresa Forrest Renfroe (Mark) and LeaAnne O’Mara (Daniel); grandchildren, Ashley Clifton Forrest, Christopher Musser, Blakely Nicole Sassano, Austin Craig Forrest, Adam Daniel O’Mara, Dakota-Lee Sassano Torsella, and Jonathon Thomas O’Mara; and six great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her brother, Ed Ezzell (Donna); sisters, Faye Enriquez (Joe) and Lynette Williams and several nieces and nephews she loved very much.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Jim Seymour and Bill Seymour; sister, Frances Harrell; son-in-law, Cliff Forrest; and brother-in-law, Charles Williams.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be given to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Court, Goldsboro, NC 27534.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.

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W. Ray Anderson, Sr., 91, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 16, 2017.  He was born in Goldsboro to Walter William Anderson and Anne Belle Vanderberg Anderson.  Ray was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Naval Air Corps and was honorably discharged June 1946.  He retired from the City of Goldsboro after 38 years of service, retiring as Director of General Services.  Ray was a long-time member of First Christian Church.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Sylvia Shearon and husband Neal Shearon, wife, Hazel Pittman Anderson, and brother, Filmore Anderson.  He is survived by his wife, June Finch Anderson; son and daughter-in-law, Walter Ray, Jr. and Bobbie; grandchildren, Randall Shearon and wife Tina, Julie Shearon Sutton and husband Joe, Walt Anderson III and wife Caroline, Leslie Anderson Alderman and husband Judson; great-grandchildren, Alex and Emma Anderson, Nickolas Sutton and Charlotte Ray Alderman; and sister-in-law, Hazeline Anderson of Wilmington and her family.  Ray is also survived by June’s daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Chuck Shrader; grandson, Justin Connor; and great-grandchildren, Gracie and Ethan Connor.
Ray lived a life of dedication to his family and friends, and to his community.  He was a member of numerous organizations which included:  Sudan Temple, Goldsboro Elks Lodge #139 B.P.O.E., Wayne Shrine Club, Sudan Mini Rigs, International Municipal Signal Association, Institute Traffic Engineers, Goldsboro Masonic Lodge #634 A.F.& A.M., Goldsboro York Rite Bodies, Allie Masonic Degree Council 163, American Legion Post, American Public Works, Knights Templar #26, Golden K Kiwanis Club, and Goldsboro YMCA.

A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Fred Clarke officiating.  The family will greet friends immediately following the service at the funeral home.  A committal service for the family will be held in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Special thanks to the staff of Brookdale Berkeley who cared for Ray in so many kind and thoughtful ways.

The family requests no flowers but donations may be sent to First Christian Church, 1609 Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC 27534 or to a charity of choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.