Mckinley Ray Light

McKinley Ray Light, 88, of Salem, VA, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 16, 2021. He was born on Friday, June 23, 1933, to the late Isaac Albert Light and Luemma Farris Light. Ray grew up in Christiansburg, VA, he was the manager of Angles Grocery at one time; he later went into the food brokerage business where he then retired. Ray was a member of Greenridge Baptist Church. He was always passionate about witnessing to others and he helped lead many people to Christ! In addition to his parents, he was greeted on the shores of heaven by his brothers, Chester, and Archie Light; and sisters, Fannie Spadlin, and Bonnie Hinkley. Ray leaves behind his wife, Francis Paulette Light; son, Michael Ray Light of Salem, VA; grandchildren, Morgan Light of Salem, VA, and Ethan Light and wife, Brooke of Salem, VA; step-sons, David Wren and wife, Barbara of Charleston, SC, and Steven Wren and wife, Patty of Texarkana, TX; step-grandchildren, Heather Heflin and husband, Donnie of Conway, SC, Stephanie Wren of Myrtle Beach, SC, Sharayah Lambert and husband, Drew of Lago Vista, TX; great-grandchildren, Bryce Lambert of Lago Vista, TX, and Christian Moore of Conway, SC; niece, Joyce Harris and husband, Winfred; nephew, David Light, and wife, Terry. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, with Pastor Mike Palmer officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park in Roanoke, VA, where military funeral honors will be conducted by the U.S. Army. Friends may visit with the family from 6 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at the funeral home. The family of Mr. Light wishes to extend a special thank you to the caring people that cared for him at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Greenridge Baptist Church in Salem, VA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Visitation When Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Funeral Service When Wednesday, July 21st, 2021 2:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Interment When Wednesday, July 21st, 2021 2:00pm Location Cedar Lawn Memorial Park Address 5070 Cove Rd NW Roanoke, VA 24017