Harold Winford Ray obituary

Harold Winford Ray of the Haw Creek community was born Aug. 5, 1950 in Heavener to Philemon and Elva (Lord) Ray. He went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 12, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 75.

Funeral service is 2 p.m., Monday at the Big Creek Baptist Church in Heavener with Brother Philip Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Ray Family Cemetery, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.

Harold was a long-time resident of the area and mechanic on small engines. He attended Heavener High School and was a member of Haw Creek Fire Department. Harold loved fishing, hunting, westerns, and spending time with his family. He loved to be in the outdoors. Harold will be greatly missed.

Survivors are his wife, Christina Ray, of the home; three daughters Leslie Terry and husband Joseph of Wister, Zaliah Ray of the home and Carla Ray of the home; two sons Calvin Smith and wife Jackie of Howe, and Philemon Ray and wife Ashley of the Haw Creek community; special daughters-in-law Diana Ross and Lorisa Pearl; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and one on the way; one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loved ones, and friends whom loved him very much.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Gayla White; one son, Carl Smith; two sisters Maxine Luce and Gayla Heflin; two brothers D.L. Ray and Eddie Ray; and one granddaughter, Kassandra Thurman.

Pallbearers are Darrel Smith, Harold Smith, Carl Ray, D.L. Ray, JR, Joseph Terry and Martin Ray.

Viewing is from 1 until 6 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. until noon Monday at the funeral home.

The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

To sign Harold’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.