Ray Allen

July 2, 1941 - November 24, 2012

Allen, Rayford Wayne 72. July 2, 1941 November 24th 2012 passed away peacefully with loved ones at his side. Ray was born in Hardin Oklahoma and spent his younger adult years traveling around the Midwest working on the oilfields. He eventually moved to Mist, Oregon with his family in 1985 and worked at the mill and as a ranch hand. Ray will be remembered for his strong work ethic, quick wit, big stories of bull-riding and his "Hey Darling" that he called all the ladies. Ray lived his life always putting family first and enjoying every minute of the time he had here. His legacy will live on through the great love that had for his family and friends. Ray is preceded in death by his wife Judy, and is survived by his sons Mark Porter and Randy Kotara, daughters Samantha Francisco and Kerri Lendgren, sisters Kay McLaughlin and Wanda Johnson, 14 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews that he loved like children of his own. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 1st at 2pm at The Nehalem Valley Community Church on Hwy 103 in Jewel, Oregon.