Malcom "Pete" Talmadge Ray

Malcom Talmadge "Pete" Ray, 80, of Siler City died Monday, June 9, 2014 at Universal Health Care Of Ramseur. Mr. Ray was born in Franklin County on July 10, 1933 the son of Bunny C. and Eva (Williams) Ray. He was retired from Goldkist Hatchery after 40 years of service as a manager. Pete was a member of the Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church where he had served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, usher and had worked with the Royal Rangers boys' ministry. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, trips to the beach and mountains and time spent with his family. Pete was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 63 years: Alice (Glover) Ray, one daughter: Jeanette R. Stinson and husband, Roy of Siler City, NC; sons: Malcolm Danny Ray and wife, Kay of Siler City, NC, Dale Ray and wife, Ann of Bear Creek, NC; brother: Nelson Ray and wife, Ruth of Pilot, NC; six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 11, 2014 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church, 17475 US 64 W, Siler City, NC. The funeral will follow Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Mark Richardson officiating. Entombment will be in Chatham Memorial Park, Siler City. Memorials may be made to Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church, Master's Hands, 17475 US 64 W, Siler City, NC 27344. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.