Princeton, TX: Doyal (Ray) Shewbirt Jr., aged 64, died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on September 26, 2022. He was born on June 14, 1958, in Mckinney, Texas. He was taken too early, loved by many, and will be missed forever.
Ray is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Mary Jenice (Thomas) Raines, infant brother Christopher, his father, Doyal R. Shewbirt Sr., cousin Phillip Thomas and father-in-law Bill Stotler.
He is survived by his wife of thirty years, Dixie Shewbirt, sons Matthew Allen, Tray Shewbirt & wife Devona, Jacob Bunday, and grandson Ayden Ray Shewbirt. Daughter Christy King, and grandchildren, Zackary, Zayla, and Dawson King. His sister Valeria Young, and brothers Sherman Shewbirt and Paul Shewbirt. Mother-in-law Elsie Stotler, nieces, nephews, and many more relatives.
Ray loved all young people and wanted some of his bonus children remembered by name, Daniel and Mike Klemm, Adam Slover, Caitlyn Head, Zack Ohler, Nick White, Reggie, and Danny Hill. A driver for Andrews Logistics, Ray never knew a stranger and will be missed by many friends.
The world is a better place for having had him in it. Lone Star Cremation has been entrusted with his cremation arrangements.
Joanna Castle
There will never be anyone quite like Ray. A heart as big as Texas, and feet to match. Thanks for all the laughs and memories. We will sure miss your purty face! …Until we meet again.
To Dixie, boys and all of Ray’s family, we love you, and are praying for peace and comfort during this time.
Joanna & Bill
Joey Wolf
So touched he included Zak Ohler as one of his bonus kids. No one is truly gone as long as someone remembers them. Ray will be remembered for a long time. Blessings of comfort.
K.Burney
Dixie, we are so sorry for your loss. Ray was always alot of fun. Prayers for you and the rest of his family.🙏❤🙏❤Love to you all Uncle John,Aunt Kay and family.
Kathy Tweed
Oh Dixie and family I’m so sorry to hear this! May God comfort you and your family ! Sending many hugs to you all ! Love you !
Sissy Dean
I am so very sorry . My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tonya Garner -Perry
So very sorry for y’alls loss . Ray was a wonderful man . My deepest condolences.
Jim Dunklin
I am so sorry for ya’lls loss. We will be praying for ya’ll to have comfort during this sad time.
Lynn Harmon Hendrex
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in prayer. I remember Ray from school days as a funny & handsome young man. I also witnessed his big heart at work one day helping a little boy on the school bus.
Marilyn Horton LaFon
So very sorry for the loss of Ray. We go way back as friends. God bless the family.
Nae
Rest easy Bubba, I learned so much from you. Thank you for all the wonderful memories that I have and share quite often. Love you always.
Darrell & Karen Price
Dixie, Paul, Sherman, Valeria, Tray, Matt & Jacob and Family: We are sorry for your loss. We have so many fond memories of Ray and your family over the years. . Ray had a good heart, a kind and caring guy with a great sense of humor, and He loved his family with his whole heart. Though he will be missed, he will be with you all in spirit. May you all find peace and comfort in your Faith, Family and Friends. God Bless and much Love to you all!
Darrell, Karen, Jason & Brandon
Mary ann Hendley
I am so sorry to hear about Ray. My prayers are with you during this time