Shalan DJ Ray
July 14, 2011
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
angi and family
07/18/2011
My heart goes out to the family and children. Shalan was loved by so many and its hard to believe that his amazing smile wont be seen again. Shalan has touched so many lives and I feel so blessed that I have had the pleasure of calling him my friend and happy that he has touched the lives of my children as well. RIP my friend.. You are loved and will never be forgotten.
Russ & Amanda Bass
07/18/2011
Shalan you touched the hearts of many and we will never forget you. You are such a loving person, and you were taken too soon. RIP Shalan, we love you!!
Hope they have discgolf in heaven buddy!!
kelly konchalski
07/18/2011
my prayers are with you and your family i am so sorry, i know god is probably the furthest from your mind due to all the tragedy that has be fallen this family i wanted you to know that god love them as much as he loves you, i once heard that if satin is attacking you this much than you must be of great importance to god. you have had 4 beautiful children unfortunate for you they are needed else were i hope god can give you the strength to move on. lots of love from you old neighborhood friend he will be missed dearly by me and many others. i hope you can find it in your hearts to always forgive others no matter what they do because life is to short to waste time being angry at some one you love or care about.
holly coady
07/17/2011
i am so sorry this had to happen my prayers go to the family. Everyone has a piece of shalan in their hearts forever and believe he had enough love to go around he had such a big heart to match his big smile! you will be missed more than any words can explain! we all love you shalan so much. you had so many friends and people who really truly loved and cared about you. Rest In Peace i know your brother met you with open arms! love always
Erica Bailey
07/17/2011
My thoughts & prayers are with you all Shalan will be missed but never forgotten
Karen
07/16/2011
Wilma and family
I spoke w/Travis on friday-I am out of town until the 4th of August. Plz call me. 5157793746. So very very sorry for your loss.
Kyla
07/16/2011
You were an amazing friend who will be missed and always remembered. You lived life to the fullest and everyone who knew you will remember that. Thank you for being a person I will always remember and am sorry I will not have around any longer. Extreme condolences to your family.
Cris Holston
07/16/2011
I met Shalan when I was 16. I just reconnected with him a month ago. His death is a tragedy all around. I am so sorry for your loss and felt the urge to let you know he will truly be missed.
I love you Shalan! You were a good friend and loyal to a fault.