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Burford Ray Stevens
10 Mar 1924 – 20 Aug 2016
| Birth | 10 Mar 1924 |
| Death | 20 Aug 2016 |
| Cemetery | Restland Memorial Park Dallas , Dallas County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Kathy Franz on 22 Jan 2022 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/168777126 |
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Ray Stevens March 10, 1924 - August 20, 2016 Ray Stevens, age 92, of Waxahachie, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Dallas. He was born March 10, 1924 in Winnsboro, Texas to James Verdo and Marlin (Gandy) Stevens. Ray was married to the love of his life Dorothy for 56 years. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II where he was stationed and protected London, England. He retired from both Sears and Dallas Police Department as a Lieutenant. Ray was an avid Rangers fan (never missed a game), loved fishing and was never seen without his trademark hats. He had been a member of the First United Methodist Church in Red Oak for 10 years. Most of all Ray loved the Lord. That was evident by the way he loved people. He followed Christ’s example by being compassionate, generous and thoughtful. His smile and hug would always make your day better. Ray is a man who will be missed by all who knew him. Survivors include two sons, two grandsons, four great grandchildren, C.J., Hannah, Emma and Ava; one brother, and one sister. Ray was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy Stevens and granddaughter, Stacy Stevens. Visitation for family and friends will be 6 to 8 PM Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 9AM Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church in Red Oak. Interment will follow at the Restland Cemetery in Dallas. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be given to Relay For Life of Ellis County (Cancer Awareness and search for a cure), Phone: (214) 819-1249
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