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Memorial services for Hubbard Lee "Dick" Ray, Jr., were held Jan. 8 at Hunter Funeral Home with burial following in Highland Cemetery in Sparta.

Hubbard Lee "Dick" Ray, Jr., born in Sparta on July 16, 1938, passed from this life on Jan. 6 at The Webb House in Smithville at the age of 76.

Dick Ray was predeceased by his parents, Hubbard Lee Ray, Sr. and Mattie Lela Hudgens Ray, one sister, Ruth Joyce Ray Ware (Sidney Jackson Ware, Sr.) of Sparta and brother-in-law, Elmore Brock, Jr. of Sparta.

He is survived by his sister, Martha Jean Ray Brock of Sparta; niece, Martha Mary Jane Ware (Bruce T. Horn) of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee; three nephews, Sidney Jackson Ware, Jr. (Brenda) of Sparta, Stephen Ray Ware, Sr. (Sally) of Sparta and Richard Lynn Ware (Ronda) of Rome, Georgia; nine great nieces and nephews; 15 great-great nieces and nephews.

Dick Ray lived the last 24 years of his life at The Webb House in Smithville under the loving care of Alan and Lori Webb. Dick Ray was family to Alan and Lori, their children, Jill Watson and many people at The Webb House who cared for him during his life there. The Webb House was home to Dick Ray, where he affectionately was given the title of mayor.

Honorary pall bearers were the staff and friends of The Webb House.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Avalon Hospice at Hunter Funeral Home, PO Box 90, Sparta, TN 38583.

Hunter Funeral Home, Sparta was in charge of the arrangements