John Ray Fuquay, 73, passed away on October 5, 2022 at his home in Graham after a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was the loving husband of Linda C. Fuquay and son of the late Carl W. and Dorothy J. Fuquay.
Ray graduated from Walter M. Williams High School and was a Navy veteran having served during the Viet Nam era. He retired from Fuquay Texaco Service.
Ray is survived by his daughter, Amy F. Pawson and son-in-law Philip Pawson; granddaughters, Ashley Pawson, Alex P. Smith and husband Jacob; three great-grandchildren, Jacob Jr., Andrew, and Alice Smith; sisters- and brothers-in-law, Harry Holloway, Judy and Jim Dykes, and Carole and Art Stewart.
A private memorial service to celebrate Rays love and life is planned for a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rock Creek United Methodist Church, 7315 Mt. Hermon Rock Creek Rd., Snow Camp, NC 27349 or to a charity of one’s choice.
A very special thank you to friend and longtime caregiver Audrey Williams, and the many special Hospice nurses and caregivers and also to the wonderful team at the VA.
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