In Memory of Ray Wood
A memorial will be held at Hooker Hall on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Link to the Memorial Slideshow: https://photos.app.goo.gl/RoSJCVLUSbeXQzf79
Friends, we have a quick ask. You may already know about the passing of our beloved pal Ray Wood. Ray’s family appreciate support in shouldering some of the expenses related to Ray’s passing, noting that Ray wished to have his ashes scattered. Ray’s family describes in the final weeks how his speech was quieter, his movements slower, notably, he stopped playing. One of Ray’s wishes was to remain at home, and when his family decided to call for help, first responders arrived and they carried Ray to the ambulance just before his eyes drifted off for the final time. We send our love to all of Ray’s family, and to everyone who cherished his genius and all he brought to the world. There will be a special memorial celebration at Wesier this year on Monday, June 16 at 5pm in the Auditorium in Hooker Hall
Stay tuned or get involved if you’d like, starting by contributing right here. Additional funds raised beyond the necessary short-term expenses will assist toward the creation of a Ray Wood Memorial & Scholarship to honor Ray’s memory into the future.
Weiser Friends of the Fiddle has purchased a couple of Ray's guitars to ensure that they find their proper next home, and to help out Ray’s family. Two guitars are for sale
Click this link for more information about Ray’s 2007 Arrow Archtop Tenor Guitar pictured here.
Click this link for more information about Ray’s 2008 Arrow Archtop Guitar pictured here
Donate to the Ray Wood Memorial Fund
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