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Obituary for Timothy "Tim" Cope Ray
Barnwell - Timothy “Tim” Cope Ray Jr., 54, passed away July 24th, 2022. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 27th, 2022 at 5:00 PM at Friendship Baptist Church, with visitation one hour prior to service. A private burial will be held for immediate family only after the service.
Tim was born September 28th, 1967, in Barnwell, SC. He was predeceased by his parents, Timothy Cope Ray Sr. and Sandra DeCarpio Ray. Tim was a graduate of Barnwell High School. He served for the South Carolina National Guard. Tim worked at Carolina Metals, Clariant, and was currently employed as a Senior Design Integrator at SRS
He was a former Reserve Deputy with the Barnwell Sheriff's Office, and a former Volunteer Fireman with Friendship Fire Department. Tim loved fishing, hunting and spending many holidays fishing with Mr. Jerry Bodiford at Land’s End. He loved cooking and spending time with his family at the “Pond House”. Tim was a very devoted person to his friends and family. He persevered through all of the many obstacles he lived through. He never stopped fighting for himself and his family until the very end. Tim will be remembered by all as a strong, courageous man. He will be deeply missed by his spouse, children, grandchildren, and friends.
He is survived by his spouse Cynthia Creech Ray of Barnwell; sons Andrew (Jenna) Ray of Barnwell, Benjamin (Summer) Ray of Barnwell, and Christopher Ray of Barnwell; daughter Josie Ray (Dakota Edsall) of Martinez, GA; sisters Debbie (Ron) Benson of Barnwell and Tracey (BJ) Baxley of Barnwell; nieces Alexandra Bolen and Emily Benson; five grandchildren Copelynn, Brittleigh, Banks, KB and Cope.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friendship Fire Department, 3391 Green Branch Rd, Barnwell, SC 29812.
Mole Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Tim was born September 28th, 1967, in Barnwell, SC. He was predeceased by his parents, Timothy Cope Ray Sr. and Sandra DeCarpio Ray. Tim was a graduate of Barnwell High School. He served for the South Carolina National Guard. Tim worked at Carolina Metals, Clariant, and was currently employed as a Senior Design Integrator at SRS
He was a former Reserve Deputy with the Barnwell Sheriff's Office, and a former Volunteer Fireman with Friendship Fire Department. Tim loved fishing, hunting and spending many holidays fishing with Mr. Jerry Bodiford at Land’s End. He loved cooking and spending time with his family at the “Pond House”. Tim was a very devoted person to his friends and family. He persevered through all of the many obstacles he lived through. He never stopped fighting for himself and his family until the very end. Tim will be remembered by all as a strong, courageous man. He will be deeply missed by his spouse, children, grandchildren, and friends.
He is survived by his spouse Cynthia Creech Ray of Barnwell; sons Andrew (Jenna) Ray of Barnwell, Benjamin (Summer) Ray of Barnwell, and Christopher Ray of Barnwell; daughter Josie Ray (Dakota Edsall) of Martinez, GA; sisters Debbie (Ron) Benson of Barnwell and Tracey (BJ) Baxley of Barnwell; nieces Alexandra Bolen and Emily Benson; five grandchildren Copelynn, Brittleigh, Banks, KB and Cope.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friendship Fire Department, 3391 Green Branch Rd, Barnwell, SC 29812.
Mole Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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