Estel Ray, a son of W. J. Ray of Wilmore, was buried in the Wilmore cemetery last Sunday afternoon, following funeral services which were held from the M. E. church in that city.His home for some time had been Wichita, but he was temporarily staying in Hazelton, Barber-co., where he had charge of a cream station since last May. On last Saturday his dead body was found in the building, and it was apparent that he had been dead for two or three days. The cause of his death is not known. He was nearly 47 years old.
Mr. Ray was a full brother of Emery, Charley, Arthur, Willie, Paul and Silas Ray, and of Mrs. Mary Wilmore and Mrs. Clarence Eaton, and a half brother of Walter C. Ray. His mother died 16 years ago.
The sorrowing relatives have the sincere sympathy of all. The wife and four children survive.
Burial Information: RAY, Estel Oliver : November 16, 1882 - September 12, 1929
Note: Husband of Mabel Brunner.
Lot #176, Powell Township Cemetery, Wilmore, Comanche County, Kansas.SANDERS, Mabel Ray: May 4, 1885 - January 24, 1975
Note: Was married to Estel Oliver Ray.
Lot #176, Powell Township Cemetery, Wilmore, Comanche County, Kansas.
Mr. W.J. Ray of Wilmore, Comanche County, Kansas,
with his 37 inch long parsnip.
Photo by John Edward Schrock,
courtesy of Janet (Schrock) Hubbard.Estel Willis Ray, son of Estel Oliver Ray.
Willis Jackson Ray, father of Estel Oliver Ray.
Note: The obituary spelled his name as "Estol Ray".
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