Ray was born to the great Paul and Cynthia Thornton on July 1, 1982 in Flint, Mi at Hurley Medical Center. Ray loved many activities and spending time with his family and doing many leisure activities, including his favorite kayaking!!! He leaves to cherish his death a many host of relatives and friends including favorite cousin April Shanta' Thornton (Lee), he says to be strong as you journey on and he will forever be a call away. Funeral services are to be held at The Lawrence E. Moon funeral home on 08/15/2020, with family hour from 12noon - 2pm with funeral services immediately after.