Danny Ray, age 70, of Coleman, died Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Coleman County Medical Center.

He was born Danny Lynn Ray on August 4, 1951, in Coleman to Leonard Ray and Florence Harmes Ray.  Danny grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School.  He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.  Danny married Patricia Ann Walton on August 7, 1971, in Santa Anna.  He worked for Dal-Tile in Coleman for 21 years.  Danny enjoyed working on guns and collecting coins and knives.  He had a wonderful spirit and personality that was loved by all.  Danny was a life-long resident of Coleman and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Coleman.

Danny is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Patricia Ann Ray; two sisters, Betty Brock and Glenda Perkins; and one brother, Jerry Smith.

He is survived by his daughter, Latrisha Lynn Gressett and husband Douglas of Coleman; one grandson, Marcus Anthony Lee Mitchell of Coleman; three sisters, Liz Rush of Coleman, Norma Lutgen of Granbury, and Debi Moore of Abilene; and one brother, Bob Ray and wife Marsha of Coleman.

The family will host a visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Stevens Funeral Home.

A memorial service for Danny will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are entrusted to Stevens Funeral Home, 400 W. Pecan Street, in Coleman.

Remembrances and condolences can be expressed to the family via the virtual guestbook at www.stevensfuneralhome.com.  Stevens Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ray family.