Andrews: William Elbert Ray, Sr., 68, died Sunday, March 28, 2004, in Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Mr. Ray was born in Williamsburg County on May 24, 1935, a son of the late John Causey Ray and Sadie Bell Taylor Ray. He attended Williamsburg County schools and served in the U. S. Marine Corps. Mr. Ray was a retired carpenter and cabinet maker. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are: four sons, William "Billy" E. Ray, Jr. and L. Alan Ray, both of Georgetown, Gary D. Ray of Andrews, and Ed Madden of Hemingway; two daughters, Julie R. Flegel of Andrews and Sheila R. Locklair of Georgetown; three brothers, John Leo Ray and David Legrand Ray, both of Andrews, and James Calvin Ray of Bonneau; two sisters, Retha Mae R. Watford and Edith R. Cooper, both of Andrews; thirteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Ray was predeceased by a son, Joey Del Ray. Funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon, March 30, 2004, at two o'clock in Black River Original Free Will Baptist. Officiating will be Rev. Jeff Cockrell, Rev. Murray Powell, and Rev. Steve Wilson. Burial will follow in Piney Forest Cemetery. Sign a guest book at www.mayerfuneralhome.com. The Andrews Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Funeral Home: Andrews Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home 409 S. Morgan Avenue Andrews, SC US 29510