Obituary: Ralph Ray Bays

Ralph Ray Bays, 93, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Ray was born on March 17, 1928, in Oak Hill, West Virginia, to the late Ralph and Mary (Cole) Bays.

Ray was a very hard worker and loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ray attended First Baptist Church of Winter Garden for many years.

Ray is survived by his daughter, Dianna (Malcolm) Rittenberry; five grandchildren, Erik, Josh, Brian, Sarah and Ian; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Nora Jane Marshal.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 14, 2021, at First Baptist Church of Winter Garden with Military Honors to follow. Services are entrusted to Winter Oak Funeral Home.