Ray Dean Will was born on March 8th, 1945, in Perry, OK to Arthur and Clarabelle Will. He departed this life on November 21st, 2023, in Tulsa, OK at the age of 78.

Ray is survived by his brother Vernon Will of Tulsa, OK, daughter Melinda Brickey and husband Dion of Sedalia, MO, son Terry Will and wife Claudia of Sapulpa, OK, grandson Justin Will of Bristow, OK, granddaughter Deidre Pruitt and husband Tyler of Sand Springs, OK, grandson Donavan Brickey and wife Hannah of Sedalia, MO, great granddaughters Bailey Pruitt, Ashlynn Pruitt, and Maggie Will, great grandsons Gavin Will and Justin Will.

Ray is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Clarabelle Will, wife Rena Will, brother Merlyn Will, and great grandson Colten Pruitt.

Ray married Rena Meyers on December 21,1963; they were married for 44 years before Rena's passing in 2008.

Ray graduated from Perry High School in 1963. After high school he attended Vo-Tech in Okmulgee, OK. He went to work for the City of Sapulpa in 1967 after 14 years He went to work for T.D. Williamson where in 2009 he retired after 28 years of service and enjoyed a long retirement of 14 years.

During retirement, Ray enjoyed driving his red chevy truck and hauling his John Deere tractor while going to work on his family farm in Perry, OK. He loved spending time with his family, friends, neighbors, and last but not least his beloved dog MJ.

Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Monday, November 27, 2023, at Traditions Funeral Chapel. Services will be 10am, Tuesday, November 28, 2023, also at Traditions Funeral Chapel with burial following at South Heights Cemetery in Sapulpa. Arrangements are under the direction of Traditions Funeral and Cremation Services, 35 S. Main, Kellyville, OK, 918-247-7373.