Ray Thomason

Melton "Ray" Thomason went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2009. Ray was born on September 27, 1944 in Greene County, AR. He came to know Christ as his personal Saviour at Calvary Full Gospel Church in Cardwell, MO and continued his faith attending Brown's Chapel Baptist Church. He was 65 years old. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Vestal Thomason and brothers Billy Gene and Bobby Jay. Ray worked as a barber at City Barber Shop providing 45 years of public service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the fellowship of family and friends. Survivors include his son, Jason Thomason of Paragould; sisters, Margie Randles of Paragould, Elizabeth Ann Nicosia of Zachary, LA and Bonnie Scott of Paragould; brothers, James Thomason of Paragould, Hugh Allen Thomason of St. Louis, MO, Jackie and Herbert Thomason both of Paragould. 7 nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6:00-8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday at 10:30 A.M. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Royce Boling officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association. To sign the online register go to: www.heathfuneralhome.com