Born April 6, 1949, in Lexington, he was a son of the late Raymond A. Hall and Martha Bell Riley Hall.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Hall.

Ray loved the Lord and was a dedicated and faithful member of Faith Mountain Baptist Church. He loved his family and especially his grandkids and enjoyed working in the garden.

Surviving are his wife, Clara Carter Hall; children, LeAlice Vest (Eric), Ginny Montgomery (John), and J.R. Hall; three grandchildren, Adam Camden, Ashley Vest and John Wesley Montgomery; and six great-grandchildren, Dylan Camden, Airica Clark, Kadence Clark, Elizabeth Montgomery, Wesley Montgomery and Raylyn Camden.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Rev. William Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service.

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.

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