Ray Allen West, 82, of Frisco, Texas passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016 after a 2 year battle with cancer.

Ray was born on April 6, 1933 in Ridgely, Tennessee, the son of the late George Henry West and Mary Opal Shaw West. He spent most of his adult life in Tennessee where he was a member of a 12-person graduation class at Ridgely High School in 1951. Ray enrolled at Memphis State University but after his sophomore year he was drafted into the United States Army. After his two year tour of duty, he returned to Memphis State University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration. In 1956, Ray married Juanita King. The couple was married for over 59 years. While in Tennessee, Ray served his church, the LaBelle Place Baptist Church, as a member of the deaconate.

Ray spent his working career as an accountant. He retired in 2002 from Pepsi America. In 2005 Ray and Juanita moved to Frisco, Texas to be closer to family. He was a skilled bridge player and an avid fan of all things associated with the "Memphis University Tigers." He also enjoyed fishing and rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at New Haven Cemetery with the Rev. Jack Henry officiating. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive visitors from 1-2 p.m. Friday at the Ridgely Chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home.

Ray is survived by his loving wife Juanita of Frisco, TX; two sons, Dr. Daniel West of Chicago, IL and Barry West and wife, Christa, of Plano, TX and two grandchildren Gage West and Brooke West.

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Ann Lavenue.