William C. "Bill" Ray, 48, 10170 Burr Oak Road, Wapakoneta, died March 15, 2010, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys.

He was born Oct. 31, 1961, in St. Marys, to Neal Sr. and Phyllis Steinke Ray. His father, his mother and stepfather, Hasroe Ward, all survive in St. Marys.

Also surviving are two sons, William and Jack Ray, both of St. Marys; four brothers, Michael (Fran) Ray, Tarpon Springs, Fla., Dennis (Lynne) Ray, Celina, and James (DeeDee) Ray and Neal Ray Jr., all of St. Marys.

Deceased is a brother, Jeff Ray.

He worked as a coordinator at Honda of America in Anna and was a 1980 graduate of New Knoxville High School.

Rites are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Harold Liess officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Calling is 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Condolences can be sent to the family at Millerfuneralhomes.net.