Matties Scrapbook of Obituaries, page 31


RETIRED DENTIST--
Dr. Ray, 87, Dies
   Dr. Leslie G Ray, 87, prominent retired Madisonville dentist, 
died in his home at 34 West Noel avenue at 1:15 am today from a 
heart attack.
   Dr. Ray had been in ill health since October of 1962, suffering 
from a bronchitis-asthma condition, and his condition had taken a 
sudden turn for the worse yesterday.
   Dr. Ray had retired from active practice here in January of 1958.
   Born January 18, 1876, in Livingston county, he was the son of 
the late Charles and Sarah Foster [line cut off] and pioneer 
citizens of that area.  He attended the public schools of his 
native county and also studied at Hampton Academy near Smithland.

With Dr. Hardin
   His duties and interests were associated with the farm until he 
prepared for his professional career at the School of Dentistry of 
the University of Louisville, graduating with the degree of Doctor 
of Dental Surgery in 1905.
   Dr. Ray practiced for one year in Princeton, Ky., and later 
located in Madisonville, forming a partnership with the late Dr. 
E B Hardin.  This association continued until Dr. Hardin's death 
in 1941.  Dr. Ray then continued his practice in his South Main 
offices until his retirement in 1958.
   Dr. Ray was affiliated with First Methodist Church.  He was a 
member of the National Dental Association, the Kentucky Dental 
Association and the West Central Dental Association, of which he was 
past president.
   He was a member of the Masonic lodge, Knights-Templar, Rizpah 
Shrine, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and was a charter 
member of the Madisonville Country Club.  He was in 
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but hunting and golf were his main hobbies.  He won the Country Club 
golf championship in 1938.
   Dr. Ray was married in December of 1908 to Miss Betty Duley, who 
survives.  There were no children of this union.

Rites 4 P.M. Wednesday
   In addition to Mrs Ray, survivors include a brother, E S Ray, of 
Hampton; three nieces, Mrs Ernest Casper, Hampton; Mrs. Lloyd Danield, 
Burna, Ky., and Mrs Helen Smith, of St. Louis; and two nephews, Dunn 
Ray, US Air Force, and Kenneth Ray, Smithland.
   Funeral services will be conducted at 4:30 pm Wednesday at Harris 
Funeral Home, with the Rev. Harry A Pullen Jr., pastor of First 
Methodist Church, officiating.  Interment will be in Odd Fellows 
Cemetery.
   The body will remain at the funeral home.

Matties note: died Aug 27, 1963

Oddfellows Cemetery, Madisonville, Hopkins Co, Ky
     Dr. Leslie G Ray, Jan 18, 1876-Aug 27, 1963
     Betty Duley Ray, July 31, 1884-

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