ROGER LEE "Buck" RAY, Age 80, of Morehouse, formerly of Wappapello, died Sunday, January 17, 2021, at his home in Morehouse.

Born August 9, 1940, in Kincaid, West Virginia, to the late Jack and Zella Shaver Ray, he had lived in southern Florida a number of years and as a young man worked in coal mines with his father.  He later worked with Argon Jorgenson in steel manufacturing a number of years.   He had lived at Wappapello several years and moved to Morehouse to be near family when he became ill.  He was a master woodworker.

He was married to Grace Elizabeth Graham, who survives of the home.

Also surviving are his children, Brenda Sue, Trisha and Sherry; his step children, Rick, James and Jackie; and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Also, surviving are his brothers and sisters, June, Lourine, David and Gary.

He was preceded in death by his stepchildren, Randy, Jeni and Johnny.

Private services will be held.

McMikle Funeral Home of Sikeston is in charge of arrangements.

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