Emporia Gazette, Tuesday, September 27, 1927; p. 2, c. 6
Bert A. Ray.
Bert A. Ray, colored, who died suddenly, Sunday afternoon at his home, 923 Sylvan, was born in Emporia, February 20, 1877 and lived and worked here all his life. He was the son of Manuel and America Ray. He attended the Emporia High school three years and the Normal one year in 1894. He was married in January 1897, to Miss Stella Bufkins (Ruffkins). Soon after his marriage he entered the Pullman service on the Santa Fe and was with the company three years. But life on the road did not appeal to Ray, so he opened a cafe at 314 Commercial and managed it for 11 years, during which time he made many friends among Emporians. Later they served as custodians for one year at the Independence country club. They managed the Newman tea room for one year. Five years ago Ray's health began to fail.
Mr. Ray was a member of the St. John Colored Masonic lodge No. 17, and served as its secretary. He was a member of the Blue Lodge, the Royal Arch, Knights Templar and the Shrine. He served as a deacon of the St. James Baptist church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Stella Ray, two daughters, Barbara and Mrs. Yvonne Sharp; two sons, Tracy and Vernon, all of home. One brother, Archie Ray, of Omaha, and one sister, Mrs. Julia Steele, 811 East, survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the St. James Baptist church. Rev. C.P. Morrow, of St. Joseph, Mo., will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Maplewood cemetery and the Masons will have charge of the services at the grave.
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Emporia Gazette, Thursday, September 29, 1927; p. 2, c. 8
Funeral of Bert Ray
Funeral services for Bert A. Ray, colored, who died Sunday at his home, 923 Sylvan, were held Wednesday afternoon at the St. James Baptist church. Rev. C.P. Morrow, of St. Joseph, Mo., formerly pastor of the church, conducted the services. the church was crowded with friends of the dead man. The church choir sand and Mrs. Roy Grider sang a solo. The pallbearers were: Carl Rogers, Roy Miller, Charles Dell, William West, Arthur Helm and Frank Evans. St. Johns chapter No. 14, of the Masonic lodge, had charge of the services at the grave. Interment was made in Maplewood cemetery.
Bert A. Ray.
Bert A. Ray, colored, who died suddenly, Sunday afternoon at his home, 923 Sylvan, was born in Emporia, February 20, 1877 and lived and worked here all his life. He was the son of Manuel and America Ray. He attended the Emporia High school three years and the Normal one year in 1894. He was married in January 1897, to Miss Stella Bufkins (Ruffkins). Soon after his marriage he entered the Pullman service on the Santa Fe and was with the company three years. But life on the road did not appeal to Ray, so he opened a cafe at 314 Commercial and managed it for 11 years, during which time he made many friends among Emporians. Later they served as custodians for one year at the Independence country club. They managed the Newman tea room for one year. Five years ago Ray's health began to fail.
Mr. Ray was a member of the St. John Colored Masonic lodge No. 17, and served as its secretary. He was a member of the Blue Lodge, the Royal Arch, Knights Templar and the Shrine. He served as a deacon of the St. James Baptist church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Stella Ray, two daughters, Barbara and Mrs. Yvonne Sharp; two sons, Tracy and Vernon, all of home. One brother, Archie Ray, of Omaha, and one sister, Mrs. Julia Steele, 811 East, survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the St. James Baptist church. Rev. C.P. Morrow, of St. Joseph, Mo., will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Maplewood cemetery and the Masons will have charge of the services at the grave.
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Emporia Gazette, Thursday, September 29, 1927; p. 2, c. 8
Funeral of Bert Ray
Funeral services for Bert A. Ray, colored, who died Sunday at his home, 923 Sylvan, were held Wednesday afternoon at the St. James Baptist church. Rev. C.P. Morrow, of St. Joseph, Mo., formerly pastor of the church, conducted the services. the church was crowded with friends of the dead man. The church choir sand and Mrs. Roy Grider sang a solo. The pallbearers were: Carl Rogers, Roy Miller, Charles Dell, William West, Arthur Helm and Frank Evans. St. Johns chapter No. 14, of the Masonic lodge, had charge of the services at the grave. Interment was made in Maplewood cemetery.
Emporia Gazette, Tuesday, September 27, 1927; p. 2, c. 6
Bert A. Ray.
Bert A. Ray, colored, who died suddenly, Sunday afternoon at his home, 923 Sylvan, was born in Emporia, February 20, 1877 and lived and worked here all his life. He was the son of Manuel and America Ray. He attended the Emporia High school three years and the Normal one year in 1894. He was married in January 1897, to Miss Stella Bufkins (Ruffkins). Soon after his marriage he entered the Pullman service on the Santa Fe and was with the company three years. But life on the road did not appeal to Ray, so he opened a cafe at 314 Commercial and managed it for 11 years, during which time he made many friends among Emporians. Later they served as custodians for one year at the Independence country club. They managed the Newman tea room for one year. Five years ago Ray's health began to fail.
Mr. Ray was a member of the St. John Colored Masonic lodge No. 17, and served as its secretary. He was a member of the Blue Lodge, the Royal Arch, Knights Templar and the Shrine. He served as a deacon of the St. James Baptist church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Stella Ray, two daughters, Barbara and Mrs. Yvonne Sharp; two sons, Tracy and Vernon, all of home. One brother, Archie Ray, of Omaha, and one sister, Mrs. Julia Steele, 811 East, survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the St. James Baptist church. Rev. C.P. Morrow, of St. Joseph, Mo., will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Maplewood cemetery and the Masons will have charge of the services at the grave.
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Emporia Gazette, Thursday, September 29, 1927; p. 2, c. 8
Funeral of Bert Ray
Funeral services for Bert A. Ray, colored, who died Sunday at his home, 923 Sylvan, were held Wednesday afternoon at the St. James Baptist church. Rev. C.P. Morrow, of St. Joseph, Mo., formerly pastor of the church, conducted the services. the church was crowded with friends of the dead man. The church choir sand and Mrs. Roy Grider sang a solo. The pallbearers were: Carl Rogers, Roy Miller, Charles Dell, William West, Arthur Helm and Frank Evans. St. Johns chapter No. 14, of the Masonic lodge, had charge of the services at the grave. Interment was made in Maplewood cemetery.
Bert A. Ray.
Bert A. Ray, colored, who died suddenly, Sunday afternoon at his home, 923 Sylvan, was born in Emporia, February 20, 1877 and lived and worked here all his life. He was the son of Manuel and America Ray. He attended the Emporia High school three years and the Normal one year in 1894. He was married in January 1897, to Miss Stella Bufkins (Ruffkins). Soon after his marriage he entered the Pullman service on the Santa Fe and was with the company three years. But life on the road did not appeal to Ray, so he opened a cafe at 314 Commercial and managed it for 11 years, during which time he made many friends among Emporians. Later they served as custodians for one year at the Independence country club. They managed the Newman tea room for one year. Five years ago Ray's health began to fail.
Mr. Ray was a member of the St. John Colored Masonic lodge No. 17, and served as its secretary. He was a member of the Blue Lodge, the Royal Arch, Knights Templar and the Shrine. He served as a deacon of the St. James Baptist church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Stella Ray, two daughters, Barbara and Mrs. Yvonne Sharp; two sons, Tracy and Vernon, all of home. One brother, Archie Ray, of Omaha, and one sister, Mrs. Julia Steele, 811 East, survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the St. James Baptist church. Rev. C.P. Morrow, of St. Joseph, Mo., will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Maplewood cemetery and the Masons will have charge of the services at the grave.
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Emporia Gazette, Thursday, September 29, 1927; p. 2, c. 8
Funeral of Bert Ray
Funeral services for Bert A. Ray, colored, who died Sunday at his home, 923 Sylvan, were held Wednesday afternoon at the St. James Baptist church. Rev. C.P. Morrow, of St. Joseph, Mo., formerly pastor of the church, conducted the services. the church was crowded with friends of the dead man. The church choir sand and Mrs. Roy Grider sang a solo. The pallbearers were: Carl Rogers, Roy Miller, Charles Dell, William West, Arthur Helm and Frank Evans. St. Johns chapter No. 14, of the Masonic lodge, had charge of the services at the grave. Interment was made in Maplewood cemetery.
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