Ray Newby

Ray Newby of Lindsay, Oklahoma was born to Luther and Lucy (Ward) Newby at Stratford, Oklahoma on May 18, 1920 and went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2012 in Lindsay, Oklahoma at the age of 92 years. The Newby family moved to the Hughes community when Ray was a child and then later moved southwest of Lindsay. Ray attended school in Hughes and later Oak Grove. The family lived on a farm where Ray and his brothers and sisters learned how to work hard but also how to have fun while you were picking cotton or milking cows or any of the many daily chores. On July 12, 1941 Ray married Von James in Lindsay, Oklahoma, and she kept him straightened out on a daily basis after that. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Ray worked many years at the Ford dealership in Lindsay, Miller Motors, and truly believed Fords were the best vehicles to own. He also worked at Lindsay Schools and drove the bus for many school events. Ray enjoyed raising cattle, spending time with his family, and eating any meal shared with family and friends. Ray and Von were avid bluegrass festival fans and traveled to wherever there was bluegrass being picked and sung. He always had fun sharing Saturday morning breakfast with his sons, and sometimes, they even allowed the girls to join them. Ray was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lindsay and the American Legion Post #23. He frequently enjoyed eating lunch with his pals at the Lindsay Senior Citizen's Center. Ray’s life was always filled with joy and happiness which he shared with others because he wanted them to be happy too. He taught his family to love each other and to love the Lord. He always modeled the scripture from 1st Corinthians 13:13 “now abideth faith, hope and love, but the greatest of these is love” Mr. Newby is survived by: 4 Sons – James Newby and wife, Gladys of Alexandria, Virginia; Mickey Newby and wife, Linda of Lindsay, Oklahoma; Ron Newby and wife Sandy of Marlow; and Kevin Newby and wife Margaret of Mustang, Oklahoma 6 – Grandchildren 10 Great-Grandchildren Many nephews and nieces and a lifetime of friends he dearly loved. Mr. Newby was preceded in death by: His parents, Luke and Lucy Newby; his precious wife, Von James Newby; daughter-in-law, Lillian Logan Newby; his brothers, Paul Newby and Edgar Newby; his sisters, Faye King, Anna Stansbury, and Ora Burleson. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, November 19, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.in the First Baptist Church in Lindsay, Oklahoma with Rev. Randy Allen officiating. Interment will be in the Greenhill Cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 17 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Lindsay. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com.

Ray Newby

May 18, 1920 - November 15, 2012