Carl Ivan "Jim" Ray Jr., age 91, of Tyrone died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 29, 1925 in Tyrone, the son of Carl I. and Helen Carpenter Ray Sr. On

November 7, 1946 he was married to Donna A. Adams who preceded him in death January 20, 1997. He is survived by four children, James S. (Anita), Matthew B. (Cheryl), and Paula J., all of Tyrone and Rebecca J. Costigan (Ned) of Glenmont, NY. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Katie, Carly, Maddie, Beth Ann and Robert C., all of Tyrone and four great grandchildren Ashley and Megan Tepsic and Ella, and Ava Walker.

Mr. Ray was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Coast Guard as a Seaman 1st Class.

For 26 years he had been the owner/ operator of Ray Burial Vault Co., retiring in 1990. After retiring Mr. Ray remained involved in the business until August 2016.

Mr. Ray was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and of Howard Gardner Post #281

Tyrone American Legion. He enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, mowing grass, masonary, carpentry, wood working and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home on Friday from 4 to 7 PM with the funeral service at 7 PM with Pastor Eric Shafer officiating. Private interment will be made in Bald Eagle Cemetery.

Contributions in his memory are requested to Blair County Home Nursing, Altoona, PA 16602.