BOILING SPRING LAKES — Raymond Luther “Ray” Pardue Jr., 77, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020.
Mr. Pardue was born Oct. 22, 1942, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to the late Raymond Luther Pardue Sr. and Eva Roberta Osborne Pardue.
Ray served in the U.S. Coast Guard. While living in Greensboro with his young family, Ray was affectionately known as “Papa Ray” by many. Ray lived with his wife Callie Pardue in Boiling Spring Lakes for 32 years. He was a professional square dance caller and often traveled to dances across the country.
Ray was a dedicated and faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In December 2008, Ray suffered a massive stroke, which greatly limited his physical capabilities; however, his friendly, loving and gregarious persona continued to shine when he interacted with family and community members. His wife Callie cared for him at home and ensured that his life remained as rich as possible.
Mr. Pardue’s survivors include wife, Carolyn “Callie” Pardue; four children, Corey Alan Pardue, and wife, Ni Chim, Tia Pardue Schultz, and husband, Derrick, Jody Sawyer, and wife, Leilana, and Amy Kathleen McCracken, and husband, Robert; six grandchildren, Ariel Sawyer, Chase Pardue, and his wife, Rose, Kyra Schultz, Ethan McCracken, Graham Schultz and Callie McCracken; and many wonderful first cousins and extended family members.
The family will have visitation from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Home. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are requesting that those who are available to come to the earlier visitation to please do and those who have to work to please come to the later visitation.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, at Lakeview Memorial Park in Greensboro. The graveside service will be broadcast via Facebook Live from the funeral home’s Facebook page.
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