Hubert Leroy Ray, age 69, of Copperhill, TN passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012 in the Nashville General Hospital in Nashville, TN. Mr. Ray was born in Fannin County, GA and was a member of the McGeetown House of Prayer. He had worked as a machinist at the Beaulieu of America Carpet Plant and was a member of the Copperhill Masonic Lodge and East Polk County Fire & Rescue. He was preceded in death by his father, John Mack Ray, son Hubert Leroy Ray, Jr and sisters, Frances Nicholson and Blanche Brand.

He is survived by his wife, Rachel Ray of the home; children, Dale (Margie) Ray, Rita (Pete) Elrod, Benita (Anthony) Crump and Rozita (David) Brackett, all of Copperhill, TN; mother, Edith Louise Ray of Ducktown, TN; Grandchildren, Carina Elrod, Matthew Ray, Daniel Brooks, Ryan Brooks, Lindsey Brackett and Lauren Brackett.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, August 26th at 4:00 p.m. from the Akins of Copperhill Chapel with Chaplain Joe Kemper officiating. Music will be by Colby Ledford. Interment will follow in the Harmony Church cemetery in Blue Ridge, GA.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the funeral hour at 4:00 p.m. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill in charge of the arrangements.