Robert (Bobby) Allen Ray

Robert (Bobby) Allen Ray, 83, of Carthage passed away at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Kansas City April 19, 1938 to Carl E. Ray and Hazel (Jameson) Ray-Cox.
He married Lillian (Torres) Ray on Aug. 31, 1957. They later divorced. He married Pamela J. (Crumrine) on April 22, 1988.
Ray worked in the trucking industry for many years. He was the owner of Bobby Ray Trucking from 1987 to 2017. Known as “Taco,” he travelled millions of miles between Missouri and California.
Ray is survived by his wife. Survivors also include sons, Rick (Marilyn) and Toby (Sheryl Sterns); daughter, Bobby Ray; Five grandchildren; Six great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was proceeded in death by his parents and daughter-in-law, Mickey Ray.
The services were held June 12, 2021 at the Ulmer Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to The Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Iowa or The Hospital Equipment Ministry at First Christian Church in Carthage.