Shalan DJ Ray

Shalan DJ Ray, 31, died Thursday, July 14, 2011, from a motorcycle accident. He was born February 12, 1980, to Dennis and Wilma Ray.

Shalan attended East High School and had taken over his grandfather’s plastering company, Otto’s Plastering. He loved riding his Harley with his buddies. One of his passion’s included helping Clem Vestal with charitable benefit rides. Shalan believed family was the core of life and spending time with his family was most important. That family showed itself at 9 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2011, at the 1500 Block of East University.

Shalan is survived by his parents, Wilma Schofield and Dennis (Pam) Ray; daughters, Makayla Blair, Shianne Ray, and Emily Ray; sister, Angela (Chad) Willis; brother, Travis Ray; step-sister, Brandy Adams; step-brother, John Adams; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Ray; maternal grandmother, Vera Otto; and many cousins, nephews, nieces, and beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeremy Ray; paternal grandfather, Raymond Ray; and maternal grandfather, Lawrence Otto.

Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Family will greet friends from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the family.

Online condolences may be made:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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