Mr. Ray Kent Anderson II

Mr. Ray Kent Anderson, II, 31, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away at 5:27 pm on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Southern Regional Medical Center in Forest Park, GA. Ray affectionally called “Ray Ray” was born on December 23, 1991 in Peoria, IL to LaTonja Walker and Ray Anderson Sr. Ray received his G.E.D. at Common Place in Peoria, IL in 2012. He later moved to Forest Park, GA and started working at CHEP USA Atlanta Service Center in Atlanta, GA as a supervisor. His co-workers said Ray was a ray of sunshine when he came into the room; always making people laugh. Ray was a fun-loving person who loved spending time with his kids and family, attending family reunions, family gatherings, traveling, singing and dancing, along with making his family and friends laugh. Ray leaves to cherish his most precious memories his mother, LaTonja Walker of Evansville, IN; his father, Ray (Betty) Anderson Sr. of Wyatt, MO; two sons, Marc’Taveon Anderson and Ray Anderson III of Clayton, GA; three daughters, Rayniah Anderson of Peoria, IL, Kalise Warfield of Louisiana, and Ray’onna Anderson of Clayton, GA, two brothers, Marchello Wade and Daysean Walker both of Peoria, IL; five sisters, Rayven Anderson, Lasteasha Anderson and Lataria Walker all of Peoria, IL, Jalisa Brown and Dezaree Walker of Evansville, IN; two special aunts, Shinta Johnson of Evansville, IN and Diane Anderson of Peoria, IL; maternal grandparents, Willie Anderson Sr. and Georgia Anderson both of Peoria, IL and maternal grandfather, Calvin Kellum of Evansville, IN; significant friend, Kashawna Polk of Forest Park, GA; one niece, Jordyn Walker whom he helped raise as his own; and host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is preceded by his two brothers, Maurice Anderson and Jordan Walker; grandparents, Earnestine and Joseph Fields, George and Susie Kent and Melody Anderson and his little cousin, Marquail Johnson. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sovereign Grace Baptist Church with a visitation one-hour prior at 9 am. Pastor Alvin Riley, Sr. is the host pastor and Rev. Dr. Patrick Pollard, Sr. of New Bethel M.B. Church will officiate. Ray will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com. The service will be live streamed on Simons Mortuary's Website or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Simons-Mortuary-232095303487150 promptly AT THE TIME OF THE SERVICE (Central Time). Due to Covid-19, social distancing is encouraged to be consistent with recommendations from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), funeral home directors have been instructed and should follow CDC guidelines on gatherings, including those directly related to funerals, visitations, or graveside services. *In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we ask that everyone in attendance: wear a face mask and refrain from hugging, kissing and shaking hands (as hard as it is to see someone you care about and not touch them). *It is our responsibility as Funeral Directors, to do everything we can to advise families in order to honor our beloved Families and to keep everyone as safe as possible. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

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Mr. Ray Kent Anderson II

December 23, 1991 - January 14, 2023