Milton James Ray, Jr., affectionately known to all of Paducah as “Bubba Ray”, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 6:52 a.m. while a patient at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital . He was born July 28, 1957, in Paducah, KY, to his loving parents, the late Milton James Ray, Sr. and Maryann Irving. At the time of his passing, he had survived for 68 years, 1 month, and 4 days.

Bubba Ray, a 1976 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School, was an active member of First Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. There, he served as a deacon, a member of the culinary committee, and worked in maintenance.

Bubba Ray possessed a heart of gold dedicated to serving his family, church, community, and anyone who needed or desired his assistance. He was a jack of all trades, including, but not limited to, ca

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