Gregory Emmett Ray, Sr. age 61, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas died Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at his home.

Greg was born August 13, 1961 in De Queen, Arkansas. He was, and loved being, the Sevier County Judge. He was a Baptist and loved fishing, the Razorbacks and spending time with family.

He was preceded in death by his father, R.L Ray; two fathers in law, Tommy Jordan and Don Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Leslie Jordan Ray; one son and daughter-in-law, Emmett and Jennifer Ray; two granddaughters, Emma and Andi Kate Ray; his mother, Polly Ann Willis Ray Williams; one brother, Tony Bob Ray; one sister and brother-in-law, Melinda and Ricky Munn and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Greg will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022 in the First Baptist Church in De Queen with George Frachiseur officiating. Burial will follow in West Otis Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m., to 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 2, 2022 at the funeral home.

You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com