Bruce Dean Ray

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Bruce Dean Ray, 62, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021, in Arlington, Texas.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Bruce on Monday, January 3rd, 2:00 p.m. at the Pampa Church of God, 1123 Gwendolyn St., Pampa, Texas 79065.  Carl Dawson will officiate the service.  In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to the ASPCA of North Texas.

Bruce was born on February 9, 1959 in Canadian, Texas to Jerry Dean and Margareet Lee (Garrison) Ray.

He was raised in Pampa, where he attended Barrett Baptist Church and later moved to Arlington in 1983.  Bruce worked in the Heating and Air Conditioning Business for 20 years, most recently being employed with First Key Homes.  He enjoyed fast cars and was always there to lend a hand to anyone who needed it.  Helping others was his passion.

Bruce is survived by his parents, Jerry and Margareet Ray; one daughter, Kendra Ruth and husband, Nick; one sister, Margie Lee Baylor; grandchildren, Madison Rae Bolch, Evan Vance Myers, Logan Ruth, and Kale Ruth; a niece, Melissa Travis and his beloved cats, Bubba and Sissy.