Harry W. Ray

God called another angel home, June 30th, 2017. Harry Webster Ray, 69, born December 23, 1947 in Scott Depot, and a lifelong resident of Putnam County, died suddenly after a short stay in the hospital. Harry is survived by his wife, Sue of 49 years, residing in Winfield. Harry was preceded in death, by his father, Harry Webster Ray, Sr. and mother, Myrtle Cora Johnson Ray; brothers, Manuel Ray of Eleanor and James Johnson of Ohio. Harry was a 1965 graduate of Winfield High School and went on to graduate from WV State College in 1972 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and a Master’s Degree in Marketing, then began his career with Xerox Corporation. In 1979 Harry began working for Bausch & Lomb for the next 17 years, starting as a Sales Representative and eventually working his way up to National Accounts Manager. In 1997 Harry began a career with Management Recruiter International and was a managing partner for 20 years. Harry was an avid hunter and loved hunting with his grandson, Kaleb. Harry leaves behind his wife, Victoria Sue Windon Ray; two daughters, Stephanie Glandon of Eleanor & Leslie Hanna and her husband, Stephen Aaron of Winfield; a sister, Cynthia Frazier and her husband, Jim of Fraziers Bottom; a brother, Gary Ray and his wife, Cindy of Oak Hill; three grandchildren, Kaleb Webster Glandon, Emily Lauren Glandon and Lillian Victoria Hanna as well as a host of nieces & nephews. Harry's grandchildren were the light of his life and family meant everything to him. Harry was a devout Christian and a member of the former Winfield Community Church. Funeral service will be held at 2pm Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with Dr. Ed Grant officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Hurricane. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm Wednesday and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. You may visit his tribute page at ChapmanFuneralHomes.com to share memories with the family. Harry was a Type 1 Diabetic, battling this disease since he was 19 years old. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane is honored to serve the Ray family.

Harry W. Ray

December 23, 1947 - June 30, 2017