Ray Lum
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Ray Lum

  • September 20, 1940 - September 17, 2011
  • Waco, Texas
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“Jannie, I am so sorry about your loss. May God bless you and get you through this sad time, Mike ”
1 of 16 | Posted by: Mike Howeth - Henderson, TX

“It's a fine Art to be a motivative magnager as well as an encouraging supportive friend. Mr Lum,Ray, accomplished this with calm and ease. The Lord...Read More » ”
2 of 16 | Posted by: Joan Yows - WACO, TX

“Remember seeing Ray and Janie accross the street from our home on East Main in Henderson. It always seemed they were meant for each other. The last...Read More » ”
3 of 16 | Posted by: KING kNOX - West Monroe, LA

“Janie, So sorry for your lose. Time is flying for all of us. Ray was a kind, gentle giant. Our prayers and God's blessing for you and your family....Read More » ”
4 of 16 | Posted by: Marion Faulkner Miller - Rockwall, TX

“You and your family are in our prayers. Ray sure put up a good fight He was such a nice guy and I enjoyed getting to know him better at the golf...Read More » ”
5 of 16 | Posted by: Gene Wenzel - Waco, TX

“Janie, We have known each other a very long time and my how the time has flown by. We send our love and sympathy to you and your family.Remember our...Read More » ”
6 of 16 | Posted by: Linda Rushton Benson - Henderson, TX

“Jannie, Mike, and Kathy, I bet Ray and Daddy are smiling in heaven now. I am sure they are feeling no pain and that brings us the most comfort....Read More » ”
7 of 16 | Posted by: Paula (Hunt) and Craig Sweeney - TX

“Dear Jannie, Mike and Kathy, No one knows better than you how precious your husband and dad was to you. We thought so very highly of Ray. I will...Read More » ”
8 of 16 | Posted by: Dorothy Hunt - Henderson, TX

“I remember every Tuesday during bowling, Ray was one of the nicest men at the center! Not only was he a fantastic bowler but he was a great man. He...Read More » ”
9 of 16 | Posted by: Natalie Tucker - Waco, TX

“To Ray's Special Family: I met Ray in 2005 when I was asked to join his golfing group. We became friends right away and I will miss him a great...Read More » ”
10 of 16 | Posted by: Ron Peterson - Woodway, TX

“Jane and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Just know that there are many healing thoughts and prayers for you. Charmaine ”
11 of 16 | Posted by: Charmaine - Hewitt, TX

“Ray was a good man and good neighbor. I know he sent the rain! The George's will miss his kind face and friendly wave. Jane, we are right here if...Read More » ”
12 of 16 | Posted by: John & Debby - Crawford, TX

“Jane and Family....I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers ”
13 of 16 | Posted by: Anita Jackson - Hewitt, TX

“Jane and family. We are truly sorry to hear of your loss. I know how much he meant to you all and our prayers go out to your family. Sincerely, ...Read More » ”
14 of 16 | Posted by: Cheryl - Lorena, TX

“Jane and family, our sincerest condolences to you at this time of great loss. We are indeed sorry and are glad we had the opportunity to know Ray. ...Read More » ”
15 of 16 | Posted by: Kaye Younger - Clifton, TX

“Sorry for your loss, their are no words to express our sorrow. We lost another member of our bowling family, becuase we are all family. ”
16 of 16 | Posted by: Rick Leonard - Waco, TX


Ray Lynn Lum September 20, 1940 – September 17, 2011 The Lord has called a good man Home. Ray Lum was born on September 20, 1940, and joined his Savior on September 17, 2011. He was surrounded by the two things that meant the most to him in life – his God and his loving family. A celebration of his life will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 21, at the First United Methodist Church in Waco, where he has been a member for many years. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 20, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Ray Lum was the son of the late Arthur and Juanita Lum of Annona, Texas. The family moved to Henderson when Ray was a sophomore in high school, and he soon met a beautiful young woman, Jannie Holland. He recognized lasting love when he saw it, and the two of them shared a nurturing marriage for 51 years. Ray was a lifelong retailer. His work ethic, integrity, and even-tempered personality made him a highly successful manager. He spent 30 years with the Bealls organization, and also started his own family retail business in Lufkin. Ray was an avid bowler, accomplished golfer, and huge basketball fan. His love for the games was not just the sport, but also the opportunity they gave him to enjoy spending time with his friends and family. Ray and Jannie spent years together on the lanes and at Lady Bear basketball games, and he loved sharing his knowledge and interest with his children and grandchildren. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, and his sisters, Virginia Robertson and Betty Boyd. He is survived by his wife, Jannie; his son, Mike Lum and daughter-in-law, Susan, of Spring; his daughter, Kathy McGraw and son-in-law, Alan, of Round Rock; and his brother, Glen and sister-in-law, Wanda, of Henderson. He is also survived by four grandchildren who loved him dearly: Brittany and Chris Lum, and Paige and Chase McGraw. The family would like to offer a special thanks to those who were there for Ray in his final years and days. Dr. Christian Cable was a rock to the family. The Hillcrest/Scott & White Hospice Group was a Godsend. Honorary Pallbearers are Chris Lum, Chase McGraw, Charles Killion, Joe Hutyra, William Palasota, John McElfish, Jim Wallace and Clancy Lansford. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com.