Raymond V. "Ray" Bain
December 31, 1955 ~ February 24, 2015
Raymond V. “Ray” Bain, 59 of Mooresville, passed away February 24, 2015 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 31, 1955 in Martinsville to the late Vaughn Austin Bain and Ruth J. (Baldwin) Shook; his mother survives. Ray’s wife, Mona Lee (Rooker) Bain preceded him in death in June of 2014. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era, honorably discharged in 1976 as private 1st class.
Ray and Mona enjoyed many road trips on their Harley “Gypsy,” spending time on the open road, making great friends and many memories. With a great sense of humor, he enjoyed telling a good joke and living by his own standards. He spent a number of years playing Santa making visits to family and friends during the holiday season. Ray got a great deal of enjoyment from spending time with his kids and grandkids. Ray loved to tinker with cars and motorcycles and spent many hours in his garage with his furry friend, Mutley Joe.
Along with his mother, other survivors include his children, Tony R. (Janie) Bain of Brooklyn, James D. (Courtney) Lee of Brooklyn and Rhiannon (Jeremy) Porter of Martinsville; two brothers, Tony A. (Barb) Bain and Brad (Francy) Bain both of Monrovia; 10 grandchildren, Alexis R., Collin, Gavin, Taylor, Mackenze, James Jr., Makayla, Texal, Alexis N., and Dallas.
Family and friends will gather for visitation in the chapel at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory on Saturday, February 28 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1 at the funeral home with additional calling from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service on Sunday. Burial will follow at White Lick Cemetery in Mooresville. You are invited to visit www.CarlileBranson.com where you may sign the online guest registry, express condolences and leave a personal message for the family. Any bikes are welcome at the funeral home on Sunday to take Ray on his “last ride.”
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JUST BEAUTIFUL ! RIP My FRIEND .DEB Ewing .
so beautiful.
VERY NICE REST WITH MONA RAY
He is missed. Yvonne
so beautiful , ‘ REST IN PEACE’ and be free with MONA
Deb Ewing sent a virtual gift in memory of Raymond V. “Ray” Bain
Many memories flying down the road in that Road Runner when we were younger. Brings a big smile. RIP my friend. Steve Standeford
May You and Mona ride on forever Brother,No more sickness. R.I.P.
I’m. So sorry i went to school with ray
Tony I’m so sorry for your loss your dad was one of my dad’s best friends!! Rwl Ray & Kenny
So very sorry !
Tell your sister I’m sorry as well not quite sure how to spell her name
Man…. I rember when him and mona woukd go out and watch the kiddos.. he always was there to help my uncle kennynin anyway he could…my thoughts and prayers go out to Tony and Rhiannon. . And the rest of the family he left behind..
I remember when we lost our son, Ray and Mona were right there, doi.g their best to comfort us.. Ray was right there wirh Steve, We have wonderful memories to get us through… RIP Ray love You
Tony Ray and Rhianna where do I even begin to say how sorry I am, I grew up with ur mom and dad I think ive known them for over 40 years, ray was my brothers best friend and mona was one of mine growing up, ray is up there keeping check on Kenny chaseing ur mom round heaven lol love u guys
Will miss you, take care of Mona
Great man, lots of memories with him and our Uncle Kenny.. Rest In Peace good sir. Have fun up there with Mona and Kenny!!!
Tony and Brad I’m sorry to hear this bad news about Ray. I remember him during our school days. I always thought he was fun to be around.
Thanks for all the wonderful comments! I am his granddaughter, Tony’s first kid. He will be really missed but he is in a better place now. Riding in the wind with Nannie on the back of a Harley.
Your Father and Mother helped us when we were down on our luck. Ill never forget what they did for us. I pray your family finds peace in these times.
We would all play cards all night long in Center ton.kids playing ! Just great great times.You are with your love Ray! Rest in peace my friend .Love Deb Steve and kids.
Have had some great times with Ray and Mona , Mona was My cousin and Ray was my supervisor at Wabash Ford back in the good ol days ..he always like to tell how he got me ..he found me a sleep under a truck one night late he then preceded to push the truck out of the bay leaving laying in plain view sleeping in the middle of the shop…needless to say I never done that again…Ray was a special kinda of guy and had his own outlook on life some got it some didn’t …anyone that did was blessed because of it…rest in peace my Dear friend… Mike Cook ‘Hoss’
He was such a character……good times with Ray!!! Go be with your Love Ray!!!! <3
This is just gorgeous