BAIRD-FREEMAN FUNERAL HOME

221 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET

PORTLAND, INDIANA 47371

260-726-7171

FAX 260-726-7172

EMAIL  bairdfreeman@yahoo.com

Jeff L. Ray, age  66, of Portland passed away Wednesday September 13, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Jeff was born in Portland on July 15, 1957 to Max and Shirley Ray. He was married on November 28, 2003 to Debbra (Hamilton) Ray who survives. Jeff retired from Joyce Dayton in December of 2021 after over 20 years of service.

Surviving besides his wife Debbra are 2 sons Joseph Ray (wife Tristan) of Portland, Christopher Dainels (wife Sheena) of Portland, 2 Daughters Kathy Newlin (husband Scott) of Portland and Dawn McCord (husband Josh) of Lynn, 2 brothers Todd Ray of Albany, Tim Ray (wife Rebekah) of Albany, 2 sisters Pam Ray of Albany and Regina Dee Ray-Abel (husband Pat) of Yorktown, 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Max and Shirley Ray, 1 sister Debbie Powers and a nephew Brent Powers.

Funeral Services will be held at Baird-Freeman Funeral Home on Monday September 18, 2023 at noon. Viewing will begin at 10 till the service with Pastor  Dave Keen presiding. Burial will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery of Redkey. Memorials can be made to Riley Childrens Hospital.  Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com