Ian "E-man" Daniel Ray Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Fairview Baptist Church for Ian “E-man” Daniel Ray, 17, of Gadsden, who went to his heavenly home on Friday, February 12, 2021. Reverends Gary Williams, Brandon Perry, and Joey Millican will officiate. Village Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Ian was such a sweet and loving young man. He loved his family so very much, especially his younger brothers and sister. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and work family. He never ended a call or left without saying, “I love you.” Ian was sometimes shy, but always so kind and humble to everyone, and everyone he came in contact with loved him. He always made those around him comfortable. “E-man” had a wonderful sense of humor, loved to make people laugh, and one of his most memorable traits was his own laugh. Ian was always a very reliable person, and he would have put his life on the line for any of his friends or family. He was very interested in business and wanted to pursue a business degree. His goal was to become a financially successful business owner and be able to take care of his mom and brothers. His friends loved to joke that Ian was like a spider monkey, that he loved to climb everything. Anytime he spent time with his friends, it was always an adventure. Ian enjoyed watching anime and his favorite anime show was Death Note. He excelled artistically and loved to draw and make music in his spare time. He was truly dedicated to honing his skills and in just a few years he had made hours worth of songs. Ian was a very special person put on this earth, and he has made a lasting impression on a great amount of people, but God was ready to accept him at his heavenly home. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Danny Kelley; great-grandmother, Lovella Mayo; and great-grandfather, Jack L. Ray. Ian is survived by his mother, Kim Kelley; father, John (Kala) Ray; siblings, Gabe Kelley, Jacob Clifton, and Maya Ray; grandparents, Janice Kelley, Danny and Jo Ann Ray, Tinsley and Patty Gregg; great-grandmother, Jeannie Ray; aunt, Melanie (Raymond) Bates; uncles, Adam (Kelly) Ray and Craig (Rheagan) Kelley; chosen brother and best friend, Payton Byrum; and a host of cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be Gabe Kelley, Craig Kelley, Payton Byrum, Adison Barnes, Jayce Hannah, Brandon King, CJ King, and Landon Gibbs. Honorary pallbearers will be Bo Sanders, Joey Millican, Devan Fitts, Dalton Gordon, and the staff of Blackstone Pizza, Noccalula Falls. Special thanks to the staff of Highland School, first responders, Brandy and Bruce Byrum for always treating Ian like he was their own son, and to all friends who have loved Ian and his family. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until the time of the service Thursday at Fairview Baptist Church. A graveside committal service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2021, at Fairview Cemetery.

Ian "E-man" Daniel Ray

August 19, 2003 - February 12, 2020