Bill Ray, 83, of Spartanburg, died Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at his home. Born December 12, 1928, in Kentucky, he was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War, a member of the American Legion, and retired from Kenan Transport. Surviving are his wife, Polley Standifer Ray; son, Joey Ray of Florence, SC; stepdaughter, Betty Mullins of Spartanburg, SC; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sisters, Betty McCoy of Columbia, SC, and Sue Morris of Clearwater, FL. He was predeceased by daughters, Sandra Jones and Mickey Blythe; and a grandson, Ron Mullins. A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 PM Saturday, October 13, 2012, in Westwood Memorial Gardens, by the Rev. Gerald Burnett. Visitation will follow at the graveside. The family is at the home. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Billy J. Ray please visit our Sympathy Store.