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Ray J. King, age 91, of Bourbonnais passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the Illinois Veterans Home at Manteno. He was born March 13, 1929 in Kankakee, the son of Ray & Stella (Steczynski) King. Ray married Gloria Gress on April 7, 1956 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Kankakee. She preceded him in death on May 8, 1990. Ray was a retired carpenter and supervisor for Felesena Construction Company. He was a graduate of Bradley High School. He was also a cabinet maker. Ray enjoyed R.C. model airplanes and making Blue Bird houses. He was a conservationist and a fisherman and hunter. Ray loved music and dancing. He was a pilot and raised horses. He also played Semi Professional Football. Ray was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a parishioner of Maternity B.V.M. Catholic Church. Surviving are one son and two daughters-in-law, Randy & Cheryl King of Bourbonnais and Cathy King of Bradley; one daughter and her spouse, Kathy King & Shari Crittenden of Kankakee; five grandchildren, Lauren King, Lindsay King, Joseph King, Benjamin King, and Christian King; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Rose Marie Farthing of Kankakee; one brother and sister-in-law, Ron & Dorena King of PA; and loving partner and lifetime family friend, Marvina Bowker of Louisville, KY. In addition to his wife, Gloria King, Ray is preceded in death by his parents; one son, David King; and one grandson, Daniel King. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Maternity B.V.M. Catholic Church in Bourbonnais. Please wear a face mask and practice social distancing guidelines. Inurnment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Illinois Veterans Home at Manteno.

Ray J. King

August 13, 1929 - October 15, 2020