Mr. Erbie Ray England, better known as Ray, age 78, of Spencer, a native of the Cedar Creek community, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Ray was born November 23, 1947, in Cedar Creek to the late Alpha and Nancy Dilldine England. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and was a longtime Machine Technician. Ray enjoyed church and playing guitar. For many years, he combined the two by playing guitar in the church gospel group, Last Day Singers. Ray loved spending time with family, especially with those who knew him as Papa.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by sister Audrey Maxwell and brother A. J. England.
Surviving family members left to cherish his memory include his wife of 49 years, Jewellene Simmons England of Spencer.
Daughter: Anita Melton of Spencer.
Two sons: Steven England, Sr. of Spencer and John England of N.C.
Nine grandchildren.
11 great-grandchildren.
Two sisters: Glenda Coffman and Joan Stewart.
Two brothers: Tom England and Mike England.
Brother-in-law: Ronnie Simmons.
A host of nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were conducted at 1 pm Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors by the Veterans’ Honor Guard will follow in Taylors Providence Cemetery. The family received friends from 4- 8 p.m. Friday at Hunter Funeral Home.
Wyatt England, Steven England, Jr., Nathaniel Myers, Tim Melton, Jr., Allen England, and Derrick Dale will serve as pallbearers.
Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
