b. January 11, 1952 Arizona
d. August 6, 2006
He was divorced from Shirley Lynn Benz. After Ray retired from the Army he returned to his 'home town' and was very active in community affairs: the Patagonia VFW, Nogales Masonic Lodge, and the Patagonia American Legion Post. He also served on the Santa Cruz County Fair & Rodeo Association.