A. Ray Workman

May 12, 1932 - July 24, 2020

A. Ray Workman, 88, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 with his wife by his side. He was born May 12, 1932 in Captina, WV; the son of the late Arthur W. and Lela Rine Workman. Ray was a member of the Moundsville Baptist Church, where he was an Honorary Deacon and former chairman of the ushers, giving up these duties due to health reasons. He was also a member of the Emmanuel Sunday School Class; an Army veteran of the Korean War; was a retired equipment operator from AEP-Mitchell Plant; and loved to hunt in his younger years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Freda Rine Workman. Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, V. Shirlene Kelley Workman; one son, Gary (Debbie Yanen) Workman of Moundsville; three grandchildren, Erica, Brad, and Dr. Lance; and two great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 11am until the time of service at 1pm at Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, with Pastor Tony Romano officiating. Masks will be required and social distancing practiced. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville; where the Moundsville Honor Guard will conduct Military graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Moundsville Baptist Church, 4th St. and Annadale Ave., Moundsville, WV 26041 or Bowman United Methodist, Bowman Ridge, Glen Easton, WV 26039.