A memorial service to honor the life of Rev. Ray Self will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Trinity Baptist Church with Pastor Joshua Currie officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm until 2:00 pm at Trinity Baptist Church located at 527 Howard Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457.
Reverend Self passed away at the Courtyard Nursing Home on May 8, 2015.
He dedicated his life to sharing the gospel of his Lord, Jesus Christ. He was led by God to travel all over the country and served in many places during his ministry. Although he will be greatly missed, we take comfort in knowing he is rejoicing in heaven and walking on streets of gold today.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Self of Natchitoches; 4 children, Sharon McGee of Baton Rouge, Mike Self and his wife Debbe of McComb, Mississippi, Kathy Walker and her husband Brian of Alexandria and Jennifer Gillette and her husband Mike of West Valley, Utah. He was blessed with 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents CC and Aline Self; son, Steven Self; son in laws, Ellis McGee and David Hopson; grandson, Jonathan Self and sister, Jane Farr.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Baptist Church of Natchitoches.