William Ray "Willie" Ray Stark

 Willie Ray Stark, a resident of Memphis and native Tippah Countain died Monday, July 6, 2015 at the Delta Hospice House in Southaven. He was 89 years of age and died following an extended illness.
  Mr. Stark was born May 2, 1926 in Tippah County, the son of the late Onnie Ray Stark and the late Ester Lenora Yancey Stark. He received his education in Tippah County.
  A devoted member of the Audubon Park Baptist Church in Memphis, Mr. Stark participated in many church activities as long as health permitted. He was employed by the University of Memphis for a number of years before his retirement.
  Funeral Services for Mr. Stark will be at 11 AM Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the Audubon Park Baptist Church with visitation at the church one hour before services.
  Graveside services will be at 3 PM Saturday, July 11 at the Nance Cemetery in Tippah County with a gathering of family and friends thirty minutes prior to services. Special remarks will be given by Mr. Stark's nephew, Johnny (Jay) Smith of Memphis. Arrangements will be provided by The Ripley Funeral Home.