Christopher Ray Program

S UNRISE : D ECEMBER 15, 1988 - S UNSET : S EPTEMBER 20, 2025

C HRISTOPHER L OYD R AY

Christopher Loyd Ray was born December 15, 1988 to the parents of Alvin Loyd Ray Jr. and Jacqueline Ray in Dallas, Texas.

Chris attended St. Philips School where he was a beast at playing tee ball and baseball. He was selected to play on the all star teams every year. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School where he was a proud member of the “Wall of Sound” marching band, he also attended Prairie View A&M University. Chris accepted Christ at an early age at Morning Star Baptist Church under the leadership of Willie Fred Smith. He was employed with Dallas Area Rapid Transit which he really enjoyed and felt blessed to have met so many wonderful people and establish great friendships during that time. He leaves to cherish his memories: his most proud accomplishments, his children Sarayah LeAnn Ray and Jayvin Loyd Ray; he is also leaves behind his best friend, co-parent, soulmate and confidante Lanesha Perkins. ; his mom Jacqueline Ray; brothers Corey Ramon Hunt and Alvin Loyd Ray III; grandmother Maxine Ray and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; “The Bros”, Craig, Victor, Dominque, Charleston and special friend Georgian. Chris was preceded in death by his father Alvin Loyd Ray Jr.

Saturday, October 4, 2025 1:00 PM M ETROPOLITAN B APTIST C HURCH 1711 Reynoldston Lane | Dallas, Texas Rev. Christopher J. Evans, Pastor P ROCESSIONAL H YMN OF C OMFORT Rev. Brent Polk - Minister of Music S CRIPTURE R EADINGS Old Testament - Craig Stansberry New Testament - Rev. Brent Polk P RAYER James Curley III S ELECTION Jayvin & Sarayah Ray R ESOLUTIONS Shelly Thompson Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship R EMARKS (2 Minutes Please) S PECIAL R EMARKS Sarayah Ray - Melody Gilstrap Smith Briana Garlow & DART Rep S ELECTION Rev. Brent Polk - Minister of Music E ULOGY Pastor Patrick Smith P ARTING V IEW Golden Gate Funeral Directors R ECESSIONAL F UNERAL C ORTEGE

In loving Memory of My S The moment that you left me My heart split in two One side filled with memories The other side died with you I often lay awake at night When the world is fast asleep and take a walk down memory lane With tears upon my cheek Remembering you is easy I do it everyday But missing you is a heartache That never goes away I hold you tightly within my heart And there you will remain As my life goes on without you But will never be the same.

Dear Dad, what’s snapping turtle? I love you and I miss you. You were the best dad ever. You were so smart and nice. I liked how you would play football with me. I hope you having a great time in Heaven. Love, Jayvin You are the epitome of unconditional love. The light that shine even when your would seemed dim at time. You are my safe space. The one I run to for literally everything. My super hero, my partner, forever my love. You are and forever will be everything and more. There’s not an amount of words I can say to describe you, so I’ll just sum it up in one, you are HIM!!! Your biggest fan, G Lady.

Letter to the best day ever. Dear Dad, I love you so much. I re ally wish that you were here right now. I remember all the good times we had together, like when I stuffed my face with cotton can dy and nachos at the Cowboys game. The way I would smoke you in basketball reminds me of when I beat Jay. I could go on and on about our memories, but just know that I really miss you and love you daddy, fly high. Rayah Byrd aka your favorite child. Sarayah

To My little brother Christopher… You always had a genuine spirt of love. Anytime you come in a room the energy lifted.

Fly high lil bro,, Much love, III

Brother, Words cannot express how much I miss seeing your smile and laugh. Whenever I needed you, you were always there no matter the time or day. I’m going to miss hearing you say, I love you Big Bro. You fought long and God called you home. I LOVE YOU LIL BRO. You will forever live through me! I am my brothers keeper. Corey

Nephew Of all the many blessings However great or small To have had you for a nephew Was the greatest one of all. The family chain is broken now And nothing seems the same But as God takes us one by one The chain will link again, Uncle Bernard.

Your time was short, but I admired you for the things you did. Never complaining, but always trying to move forward. I wish we had more time, but I cherish the times

we did have, Uncle Ronnie

We thank you for blessing us with the spirit of Christopher. He will forever be remembered in our heart, truly missed, Auntie Chris and Family.

To my wonderful grandson, You were such a sweet, loving, kind person. I’m going to miss you so much, but you are not suffering anymore. Love You, Granny

Christopher Loyd, You were always uplifting and supportive of others and continuously showed how much you care. I miss your morning motivational texts & random outburst of songs - my favorite was “baby girl what’s your name, let me talk to you, let me buy you a drink, I’m C-Ray, you know me”. I will forev er cherish the last time we said goodbye, you placed a kiss on my hand, I thought the gesture was unusual but you clearly knew something I didn’t. Thank you for every laugh, every conversation and each time you poured into me when I needed it most. I love you Christopher Loyd, until we meet again. -G

Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you prayed a sincere prayer or came to pay a call. Perhaps you sang a cheerful song, if so, we heard it all. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you prepared a tasty dish, or maybe furnished a car. Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, near at hand or from afar. Whatever you did to console our hearts, by word or deed or touch. Whatever was the kindly part, We thank you, oh so very much. You have freshened our desert with flowers and rain. You have come in the sadness of winter and gloom, and sung of the gladness of summer and bloom, and so in our grief, we fervently cry. God bless you friends for just standing by. Thanks to each of you, The Family

A CTIVE P ALLBEARERS

Craig Stanberry Victor Beckham Dominique Moody

Charleston Stokes Charlie Phillips

Corey Hunt

H ONORARY P ALLBEARERS

Kourtney Mundine

Randy Phillips Cecil Phillips III James Curley III

Will Mundine Gerald Phillips

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