COUNCIL #4962 - RAYTOWN- POPE PIUS XII REMEMBERS |
Rolland Ray, 92, formerly of Raytown, died on August 8, 2014 in Bedford, TX. Rolland was born on October 13, 1921 to George E. and Celestia McBee Ray in Kansas City, MO. He married Marie Gervy on April 15, 1944. She predeceased him in 1995. Rolland was very active in the Knights of Columbus, and was one of the founding members of Council 4962 in Raytown. Rolland and Marie were both heavily involved with establishing St. Bernadettes church and school, also in Raytown. They moved to Southern California in 1980 and after he retired in 1981, Rolland devoted his life to God by serving in numerous ministries. He volunteered at St. Nicholas Church as a lector, Eucharistic minister, and a team member of RCIA. He also earned well over 5000 hours at local hospitals primarily in the ICU waiting room. He loved God, and showed this through loving all he came in contact with. He was also active in the Knights of Columbus and hospital ministries after his move to Texas in 2003. |