Ralph Thomas Wray, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 17, 2025 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, entering the loving arms of Jesus after a life well lived.

Born in Cherokee County, SC on November 29, 1940. He was the son of the late Clyde William Wray and Emma Elizabeth Childers Wray. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter Ashley Dawn Wray, brothers, Roger and Johnny Wray and his sisters Mamie Wray and Judy W. Phillips.

Ralph's legacy will endure as a devoted spouse, father, brother, and cherished grandfather. He will be fondly remembered for his unwavering faith and deep love for his family and his church. Ralph was a hardworking man who built a career in textiles as a production supervisor retiring after 46 years of service. He was known for his fun-loving spirit and enjoyed the outdoors from early on playing golf, swimming and softball until he discovered a lifelong passion for his beloved stock car racing. In his later years some of his favorite pastimes were gardening and attending to his fish in the beautiful pond he built himself in his own backyard.

Ralph is survived by his wife of 49 years, Vickie Pfeifer Wray, his son Jerry Lee Sellers (Robin), two grandchildren: Hope Suttles (James), and Jerry Lee Sellers, Jr., great grandchildren Jamie L Williams, Lillian F Williams, and Evie G Beaver. Ralph is also survived by sisters, Peggy W. Montgomery , Mary W. Grigg and Brenda W. Peterson (Bob), sister-in-law Teresa B. Wray and brother-in-law Richard Phillips.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Buffalo Baptist Church with Rev. Dustin Mace officiating. There will be a Receiving of Friends prior to the Service from 11:00 to 11:50 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to Buffalo Baptist Church: 108 Buffalo Baptist Church Road, Cherryville, NC 28150.

Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.