In Memoriam

Dr. Kendreth David Ray, Sr., more affectionately known as “Kenny” or “doe,” was born July 4, 1963, to Rev. David Ray, Dr., and Sarah Blanche Troupe-Ray. Kenny is surrounded in love by his devoted wife Shunda Staples-Ray and his siblings, Tanuel Blan Ray (Tanny), Lon Alan Ray, Anitra Deleece Ray-Arms and Allen David Ray, Jr.

Kenny was bron in Great Lakes, IL and later settled in his parent;s hometown of St, Louis, MO. At a young age, Kenny accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior and was baptized.

Kenny graduated from Vashon High School ’81 and later joined the St. Louis City Sheriff’s Department where he earned several awards of excellence and commendations. Additionally, while in St. Louis, Kenny founded the first African-American owned Security firm, Task Force Security, Inc. a company that secured several major security contracts.

Kenny married his sweetheart Shunda Ray, on February 14, 1988 and later relocated to Conyers, Georgia. To this union Kenny brought hischildren Keena Ray-Alexander and Kendreth Ray, Jr., and later with Shunda, shared the joy of raising his two daughters ShuQuinda Ray-Barrett and Brittnie Ray-Atkins.

Kenny loved music and was an accomplished flutist, musician and DJ. He also loved genealogy and produced several biopic tracing the history of his family back well before the turn of the century, connecting family members who otherwise would have been lost. Professionally, Kenny received a Bachelors of Science, Masters in Technology and a Doctorate in Computer Science from Georgia Tech. He was the Supervising Manager of Information Technology for Kaiser Healthcare.

His father preceded him in death, Kenny leaves to mourn his loving wife and mother, his siblings, children and grandchildren, along with a host of relatives and friends whose lives he touched with his quick wit and ever so smooth charm.