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Michael “Ray” Self, Sr., 66, of Salisbury, NC, went to his heavenly home on August 18, 2021 at 8:45am.
Ray was born on September 20, 1954 in Pageland, SC. Ray was a graduate of Northwest High School and a Veteran of the US Air Force. Ray was a loving father, brother and son and an all around great man.
He was preceded in death by his father, Crawford Manley Self; mother, Shirley Mascal Austin; and sister, Wanda Faye Self.
Ray is survived by sons, Michael Ray Self, Jr. of Landis, NC; and Jesse Mac Self of Kings Mountain NC; daughters, Brandi Lynn Dorton of Rockwell, NC; and Kayla Ellen Foushee (Shelton Foushee) of Winston Salem, NC; sister, Ann Lovell (Dude Lovell) of Salisbury, NC; 4 grandchildren, Lacy Tomlinson, Chase Tomlinson, Amber Cook, and Janessa Self; 4 great-grandchildren, Shirley Smith, Axton Snead, Lane Cook, and Bryan Cook; countless nieces, nephews and cousins; and special friends, Connie & Holden Joyner.
There will be a graveside service held at 11am on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the Salisbury National Cemetery in Salisbury, NC. To honor Ray’s wishes there will be no viewing.
Carolina Cremation is assisting the Self family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Vickie Hinson says
He was loved and will be missed..
Ann Lovell says
Oh my Brother Ray..
You have no idea how many hearts are broken and tears have shed.
My only brother. It doesn’t seem real.
Oh how I loved you and always will.
Please give Mom, Dad and our Sister Wanda a really big hug and kiss for me.
Love you, your baby sister,
Ann Self Lovell
Clyde Dixon says
Ray you will be missed, didn’t get up to see you as much as l would like, but did when I could
Brent & Joyce Dixon McCammon says
Thinking of You at this difficult time and ???? asking God to Bless You abundantly, love You dearly, watch over You Always! Sending virtual hugs???? I love YOU all! (RIP my cousin Ray Self – love you and will miss you)
Carolyn D. Taylor says
To your sister, Ann, your children Michael, Brandi, Jesse, and Kayla, grandchildren great grandchildren, your uncle Jerry Dixon (Sandra), Aunts Betty Melton (Pete), Bonnie D. Pigg and your favorite Aunt Carolyn D. Taylor. Ray, you were and are loved by so so many people . Ray, you are already missed and will always be missed. It’s like a dream that I can’t wake up from. My last spoken words to you were that I loved you & was praying for your healing. You are healed now my precious nephew, just not the way your family had hope. Thankfully God looks and searches the heart . Jeremiah 17:10; I, the Lord search the heart, I test the mind,——. I expect to see you again once I reach the other side & enter Heaven’s gate. Prayers for Ray’s family for peace as you share stories/memories of Ray. Connie & Holden, prayers you will find comfort & a new dwelling.
Brenda Roof says
RIP Ray. You were a special person and loved by many. Praying for the family and friends as they go forward knowing they no longer be able to see your smiling face. But in their hearts they know you not suffering no more. And one day soon they will see you again in that Heavenly Home. Praying for everyone for God’s loving touch to comfort them all in the days ahead. We will miss you and we love you. God Bless the family and friends daily.
Dorothy Taylor says
RIP Ray. We have a heavy heart but we know you in the presents of our Lord. PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY DAILY. LOVE YALL.
william says
Thoughts and prayers for All the Family.
william austin says
Thoughts and prayers for All the Family.
Gina Flanary says
You are loved and missed by many thank you for always loving me and the girls they will miss uncle Ray and so will I rest easy in the arms of the Lord my brother sending prayers to Ann and rest of the family