** Narrative Summary of the Obituary**  

William Jefferson (Jake) Ray, born 19 April 1918, died 3 August 1946 at age 28. He was survived by his wife, son Glen Dale, daughters Edna Mae and Noretta, parents Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Ray, brother James Hay, and three sisters.

** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services**  

William Jefferson (Jake) Ray's funeral arrangements were incomplete as of 10 August 1946. Burial location was not specified in the obituary.

**Transcript of the Edited Obituary**  
William Jefferson (Jake) Ray  

Birth: 19 April 1918  
Death: 3 August 1946  

William Ray  

Idabel—Body of William Ray, 28, of Garvin, who was killed Wednesday in a car crash at Chasmere, Wash., will arrive in Idabel Saturday afternoon. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.  

Survivors are his wife, a son, Glen Dale; two daughters, Edna Mae and Noretta; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Ray, Valliant; a brother, James Hay, Valliant; and three sisters, Mrs. Mildred Woolsey, Texarkana; Mrs. Alvin Fields; and Mrs. Virgil James, both of Valliant.  

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma  
The Daily Oklahoman  
10 August 1946  
Page 28  

** Vital Statistics Summary**  

| Name                            | William Jefferson (Jake) Ray |
|---------------------------------|------------------------------|
| Age                             | 28 years                     |
| Birth                           | 19 April 1918                |
| Death                           | 3 August 1946                |

** Table of Relationships**  

| Name                         | Relationship           | Place of Residence |
|------------------------------|------------------------|--------------------|
| William Jefferson (Jake) Ray | Decedent               | Garvin             |
| Glen Dale                    | Son                                        |
| Edna Mae                     | Daughter                                   |
| Noretta                      | Daughter                                   |
| Mr. W.L. Ray                 | Father                 | Valliant           |
| Mrs. W.L. Ray                | Mother                 | Valliant           |
| James Hay                    | Brother                | Valliant           |
| Mrs. Mildred Woolsey         | Sister                 | Texarkana          |
| Mrs. Alvin Fields            | Sister                 | Valliant           |
| Mrs. Virgil James            | Sister                 | Valliant           |

** Publication Details**  

| Detail                       | Information         |
|------------------------------|---------------------|
| Publication Date             | 10 August 1946      |
| Source                       | The Daily Oklahoman |
| Page                         | 28                  |

** Other Relevant Information**  

William Jefferson (Jake) Ray was involved in a car crash at Chasmere, Washington. His body was reported to arrive in Idabel on the publication date of the obituary.