Robert "Bob" Erwin Ray

August 7, 1937 - August 11, 2016

ROBERT ERWIN RAY 1937 - 2016 Robert "Bob" Erwin Ray age 79 of Plattsmouth, NE passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Plattsmouth. He was born on August 7, 1937 to William H. and Adele M. (Barnett) Ray in Rumney, NH. Bob was raised and schooled in Plymouth, NH and graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1955. After graduating from high school, he worked various jobs and he joined the New Hampshire National Guard. He met Janice Marie Boisvert and they were later married in 1959 in Plymouth, NH. Bob secured a position at New Hampshire Electric Coop, until he retired in 1999. Bob and Janice made their home Plymouth until 2006, when they moved to Plattsmouth, NE after retiring to be near their children. Bob was especially fond of music. He was well known as the lead singer and guitarist of the country western band, Bob Ray and the Country Travelers. He is survived by his daughter: Sheryl Ann Bain and husband Bill of Plattsmouth, NE; two sons: Michael Scott Ray of Plattsmouth, NE; Stephen Douglas Ray of Plattsmouth, NE; four grandchildren: Thomas Scott Carey, Laurel Bain, Jonathan Bain, Alanna Bain; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: William and Adele Ray, wife: Janice Ray, son: Allen Wade Ray, and brother: William Ray. A Private Family Memorial Service will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorials to the American Lung Association.