To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Carlos Nelson
March 19, 2021
Sorry for your loss d ray was a stand up guy and gave me my first job!! Bless you all RIP dray will never forget u man and all that u taught me!! Thanks!!
Jenny Loy
February 2, 2013
May you rest in peace beautiful soul
Stephanie Monticone - Potempa
January 29, 2013
DRay,
You were a true waterman. Thank you for the beautiful memories on the hobie, the surfboard & Folly Beach. Thanks for always being your true self, for the wonderful stories and the best margaritas. May you rest in peace.
Allen Blanchard
January 29, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Kent Prause
January 29, 2013
D Ray, rest in peace, brother. Another Kenny Benny.

Natalie Staropoli
January 28, 2013
D Ray - You were one of a kind. It was a pleasure knowing you, bringing food to you and sitting with you hearing some of the best, yet true stories anyone could ever tell. They were so colorful. You were courageous and brave in your fight, the pain is gone. Go in peace and be with your loving parents. "In my heart, you'll always remain forever young, forever young."
Abby and Rodney Travis
January 28, 2013
Donnie.,
We will miss you so much. You gave us one of our greatest joys, sailing. We shared many memories together on Folly and our hearts ache with your passing. On to new adventures! May God continue to bless you and hold you close. Much love,
January 26, 2013
We will miss you D Ray. Michele& Gary Worth
Danny Petterson
January 26, 2013
Donnie Ray,
I have no doubt we'll bump heads again! Sail on brother!
Danita
Buddy Sanders
January 26, 2013
Donnie Ray-You were an amazing person to know. Our family feels blessed to be called your friend. Your friendship was never ending. You are one person who really knew how to live your life just the way you wanted. I think you enjoyed life more than most people will ever know. I am sure your family will miss you greatly! I have truly learned how to live my life just by knowing you. Rest in peace my friend and we will see you again one day.
Michael Golemis
January 26, 2013
To the best "waterman" I ever knew...Sail on sailor...you will be missed.Godfather
January 25, 2013
Donny,
I only got to know you in the last year. Talking about your faith in your backyard late at night has given me so much strength
. Your dignity, love and faith will always be an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing, and remember, I'll be waiting for a sign.
Love,
barbara
Nancy Burnet Sidley
January 25, 2013
Donnie you were a very special person in alot of people's lives. All of us from Folly Beach will miss you. Ride your perfect wave with God.
Danielle Pellegrino
January 25, 2013
So sorry to see you go, my friend. I will miss you. Vaya con Dios.
Arcade & Johnny Middleton
January 25, 2013
D-RAY YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS A GREAT NEIGHBOR. YOU WILL BE WELL MISSED. THANK U FOR GIVING OUR SON JUSTIN HIS FIRST JOB AS A YARD PERSON. LOVE YOU ALWAYS. FAMILY YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
ARCADE AND JOHNNY
January 25, 2013
Donnie- For many of years you were like my brother. We had many great times together and those memories will always be with me. You were truely one-of-a-kind. I will miss you!! I love you. Lyn Newman Bradley and family
Josh Aydlette
January 25, 2013
I'll never forget Uncle Donnie, as I called him. He helped teach me how to surf, many years ago by the Atlantic House. I still surf to this day. Riding in his Bugatti was a memory I'll always remember too. I lost touch with him over time, but he still played a part in my life. Surf on Uncle Donnie.
Ann Williams
January 25, 2013
May God be with D-Ray's family at this time. He touched so many lives in so many ways... He always lived life to the fullest...And Folly Beach would not have been the same without him. You will be missed by so many people!
January 25, 2013
My heartfelt prayers and sympathy for your family. I went to high school with Donnie; many fond memories.
April Sedgwick Green
January 25, 2013
To D Ray, The Lord brought you home to live in peace. Your many good friends will miss you. Kenny was so glad to see all of you at your birthday dinner. RIP old friend. You always watched out for Janet and I. Love, Rhonda(Rondura)-Janet(Juanita) and Kenny(Benny) and Kelley.
Ricky Fogle
January 25, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kenny Hill
January 25, 2013
To a brother,go and rest in peace. Kenny Benny
Sharon Deal-Molony-McMillan
January 25, 2013
I'll always hold you in high regard as one of my longest and truest friends.
Sharon Deal-Molony-McMillan
January 25, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of D-Ray's passing. We shared many good times! From sailing to antique car shopping, his thirst for new adventures and conquests was never ending. I will miss his stories, phone calls and visits. He was a wonderful man, and I'll miss him terribly.
Caldwell Costa
January 25, 2013
"D" Ray You broke all the molds. Folly Eva forever C-Well
Showing 1 - 25 of 25 results

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more