Matthew Richard Ray

Matthew Richard Ray, 37, of Florence, SC, was received by his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 28, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

Matthew was born and raised in Florence, SC. He was a Boy Scout growing up and attained Life Scout status in Boys Scouts of America. He graduated from West Florence High School and Francis Marion University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management. While attending Francis Marion University, he became a member of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity and always loved his life-long fraternity brothers. He worked in the Wood Products industry as an Account Manager and made many friends across the country. He also loved relaxing on the beach.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James Streett and Marianne Streett; aunt, Charlotte Bragdon; and paternal grandparents, Sidney Ray and Agnes Ray.

Surviving are his parents, Richard A. Ray and Lisa S. Ray, of Florence, SC; children, Hampton and Charlotte Ray, who are the lights of his life whom he loved and adored; and mother of his children, Claibourne Crouch.

The family will receive friends from 10 AM – 11 AM, on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM, on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Stoudenmire Dowling Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Florence Memorial Gardens.