William "Ray" Beshears. Ray passed away Peacefully on June 25th, at the Robbins Hospice House in Hudson after one nights stay. He is at peace with all his family and wife Evelyn aka "Mookie".

He was born December 6, 1943, in Wilkes County, to the late Frank Beshears and Mary Whittington Beshears.

Ray was a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather and a friend to everyone. His favorite pastime was outdoors and gardening. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He always had a good story to tell. He was always giving of his time and whatever anyone needed. To know him was to love him.

He is survived by his daughter Renee Hamby and husband Doug of Deep Gap, one granddaughter Candice Ward of Sugar Grove, one grandson Josh Hamby and wife Stephanie of Boone, six great-grandchildren Molly Ward Lawrence and husband Grant, Katie Ward, Titus Hamby, Tilden Hamby, Talon Hamby and Tesa Rose Hamby.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Evelyn Welch Beshears, one brother Randell Beshears, and one sister Wanda Beshears.

Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 PM Sunday June 29th, at Stony Fork Baptist Church.  Reverend Eric Proffitt and Reverend Phillip Woodring will officiate. Interment will follow in Stony Fork Baptist Church Cemetery conducted by Mitchel Church.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00, prior to the service.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.