Kristopher Lee "Kris" Ray

A funeral service celebrating the life of Kristopher Lee Kris Ray, age 38, of Heath, will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Kirkersville home of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 285 E. Main Street, Kirkersville. Visitation will be held at the funeral home two hours prior to the funeral service on Wednesday, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Kris was born on December 5, 1978 in Columbus, Ohio to Clarence Lee and Serina J. (Fox) Ray. He passed away at Licking Memorial Hospital on October 15, 2017. Kris was a printer with CCL Label in New Albany. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, country music and was an avid Cleveland Indians fan. Kris had a great sense of humor and was a creative, deep thinker. He loved family gatherings, bonfires, had a big heart and will be missed by everyone that knew him. In addition to his parents, survivors include his loving wife, Tara J. (DePaul) Ray; children, Natalie L. Ray, Cooper Ray and Gia Ellenberg; brother, Kyle J. (Darbi L.) Ray; mother-in-law and father-in-law, James and Cheryl DePaul; paternal grandparents, Jack W. and Louise Ray; maternal grandmother, Shirley M. Fox; uncle, Tom Wollard; nieces, Elliott and Deunan Ray; loving friends, Jarrod and Amanda Brown; sister-in-law and family; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by a great grandmother, Ora Wolf; and aunt, Evelyn Woolard.Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to care for Kris and his family.