Paul Ray

PAUL RAY BAXTER-Memorial services for Paul Russell Ray, 45 of Cookeville will be Tuesday, May 19 at 1 PM at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11 AM until service time. Military honors will be provided by the Veterans Honor Guard. Due to Covid-19 precautions, limited seating and social distance measures will be observed. Mr. Ray died Friday, May 15, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born June 21, 1974 in Waukegan, Illinois to the late Paul Richard and Shirley Ann Norton Ray. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Stephanie Ray. He was a graduate of Upperman High School in Baxter. He was an Army veteran. He was a martial arts instructor with Johnny Loftis Karate Studio. He was a 4th degree black belt. He enjoyed music, playing drums and martial arts. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Christian Jordan and Kellie Jo Ray of Silver Point, daughter Kylee Rose Head of Cookeville, grandson Tatum Jameson Ray. Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931)858-2134. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.