Ray

Gordon Ray, 78, of Butler passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.

He was born in Butler on Aug. 3, 1946, to the late Wilbur and Charlotte (Pfaff) Ray.

Gordon honorably served in the U.S. Army 332nd Engineer/99 Arcom Kittanning. He worked at Armco Steel for 37½ years and retired from the electric repair shop in 2002.

Gordon loved woodworking, gardening and Pittsburgh sports teams, especially the Pirates and Penguins. He was also a member of American Legion Post 117 of Butler and a past member of the Butler Moose. The wooden moose on the wall in the Butler Moose was just some of his woodworking. Gordon was loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed by his family, friends and fur babies.

He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Edwards) Davenport-Ray for 35 years; and father of Gary Ray, Rhiannon Davenport-Ray and Maya Davenport-Ray. He is also survived by his grandson, who he raised since birth, Dalton Davenport. He was the stepfather of David (Leslie) Davenport and Brian (Sondra) Davenport; brother of Daryl (Laura) Ray; brother-in-law of Robert (Tara) Edwards; grandfather of Isabella Davis, Dawson, Brayden and Ella Davenport, and Westyn, Kennedy and Presley Foster; great-grandfather of Daxton Davenport; and uncle of Jessica (Mike) Zboran, Becky McCrea, Darren Ray and Aaron (Heather) Edwards, as well as numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

Along with his parents, Gordon was preceded in death by his son, Frank Ray; stepson, Derek Davenport; grandson, Gary Ray; and his brother-in-law, Thomas Edwards.

RAY — Family and friends of Gordon Ray, who died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler. A prayer service will immediately follow in the funeral home.

Burial will be held at Butler County Memorial Park.

Please offer condolences at www.spencerdgeibel.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.