Mr. Ray Anthony Felix Sr.

*****A VISITATION & FUNERAL SERVICE IN LOVING MEMORY FOR MR. RAY ANTHONY FELIX, SR. WILL BE HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024, AT OUR FUNERAL HOME. ****NOTE: PLEASE SEE THE SERVICES TIMES LISTED BELOW ****MASKS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. WE WILL PROVIDE HAND SANITIZER WHEN ENTERING OUR BUILDING. ***If you have any questions, please contact us at: (269) 342-1000 ______________________________ The Obituary Ray Anthony Felix entered eternal rest on March 29, 2024. Ray was the youngest son to be born to Ira Galloway and Bernice Palmer on November 27, 1963, in Kalamazoo, MI. Ray graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1981 and decided to join the military serving in the Air Force and being ranked as a Sergeant. Once back home Ray joined the police academy at Kalamazoo Community College where he graduated and later joined the Battle Creek Police Department. In 2000, while still a detective, the current K-9 Felix was named in his honor. Ray retired as a as a lieutenant and went on to move to Port St. Lucie FL. While in Florida Ray became a dean’s clerk at Manatee Academy. In his spare time, he enjoyed coaching, playing golf, and being his children’s number 1 fan in whatever sport they participated in. Ray also liked to catch a University of Michigan game or a Steelers football game while drinking a cold beer. Ray or to some, Suga Ray was a genuine kind-hearted, prideful man. He would give you his last if you needed it and you would never know. He was a lot of people's favorite person. Ray was a family man and loved his children. He did not play when it came to his children and their sports. Ray leaves to carry on his legacy his four children: Rayven Felix of Battle Creek, MI. Ray Felix Jr. of Pittsburgh, PA. Jeremy and Jason Felix of Port St. Lucie, FL. Four Grandchildren: De’Miere, DeMiyah, Dyson, and De’Arah Stewart all of Battle Creek, MI. Sisters: Thelma Taylor, Azzile Cookie Mitchell, Debra Lee, Betty (Petey) McDaniels, Debra Jackson, and Linda Derall all of Kalamazoo, MI. Brothers: Jackie ( Karen) Galloway of Kalamazoo, MI, and Joe (Debbie) Galloway of Houston, TX. Uncle Deacon Charles Green and Aunt Lillie Mae Croff of Crenshaw, MS. Bonus mom Flora Galloway and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Ray is preceded in death by grandparents Johnny and Azzile Taylor, Parents Ira Galloway and Bernice (Henry) Palmer, Brother Roy Felix, and Aunt Jonnie Bell-Easton

Mr. Ray Anthony Felix Sr.

November 27, 1963 - March 29, 2024