State Road Mr. McCree Worth Ray, Jr. age 82, of Poplar Springs Road, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009 at Heritage Healthcare of Elkin. Mr. Ray was born May 3, 1926 in Surry County to Mr. McCree Worth & Fannie Cooper Ray, Sr. Mr. Ray was retired from Chatham Manufacturing and was a member of Elkin Valley Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, DeLoss Ray and DeLon Ray; a half brother, Bob Scroggs. Survivors include: his wife, Marge Ray of the home; a daughter, Marilyn Ray Adams and husband Tommy of Harrisburg, NC; a half sister, Ruth Spicer of Burlington; two grandchildren, Jason Adams of Harrisburg, NC and Holly Adams of Concord, NC. A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Elkin Valley Baptist Church by Rev. Johnny Blevins. The family will receive friends following the graveside service in the Christian Life Center at Elkin Valley Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Elkin Valley Baptist Church, 118 N. Elkin Drive, Elkin, NC 28621. Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.com Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Ray family.