Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Rowdy Mitchell Ray

Our sweet boy, Rowdy Mitchell Ray, was born sleeping with the angels at 20 weeks on August 13, 2026, at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, Mississippi. A private family graveside service will be held in the future.

Rowdy is survived by his loving mommy and daddy, Callista Woods Ray and Gavin Ray; his big sister, Riylah Page Ray; his grandparents, Jeremy Woods, Crisseta Woods all of Philadelphia, and Charles Ray of Louisville, Mississippi; his great-grandmothers, Kim Rushing also of Philadelphia; and Jean Tullos of Union, Mississippi; and his great-grandfathers, Dennis “DenDen” Duran also of Louisville; and Toney Martinez also of Union. Rowdy also leaves behind his loving aunts and uncles, Landon Woods (Ashlynn Wammack), Katelyn (Ethan) Porter, Makayla Ray (Keeton Stokes); and Tonio Martinez; along with numerous cousins and many other family members and friends who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Erica Rushing; great-grandmother, Mylinda “MeMe” Duran; and great-grandfather, Mitchell Rushing.

Though Rowdy never drew breath in this world, he brought an overwhelming amount of love and joy to our hearts from the very moment we knew he exited. He will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.