Mr. Hoyt L. Ray age 84 of Clear Creek RD Ellijay, died Thursday February 19, 2015.

Mr. Ray was born February 7, 1931 in Gilmer County the son of the late Bill and Tina Ray. He was former owner of Gilmer Printing a veteran serving with the US Army and a member of the Bible Baptist Church.

Survivors include: Wife Portia Ray of the home along with 3 sisters.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00pm from the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with Rev. Lamar Long officiating. Interment will be in the Bible Baptist Church cemetery with military honors by the North Georgia Honor Guard.

The family will meet with friends Sunday from 12noon until the funeral hour.

Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.