July 20, 1952-2007

Charles Ray Strambler was born on July 20, 1952 in Freeport, Texas to Iwest and Alice Strambler, Sr.

Ray was baptized at an early age at Bethel Baptist Church where he confessed Christ as his Lord and personal savior.

He attended Lanier and Brazosport High School in Freeport, Texas and later furthered his education at Brazosport College.  At the age of 20 he was drafted into the United States Army.

On January 5, 1975, he was united in Holy matrimony to June Lesley Christie and to this union, two daughters and one son were born--Christie, Cathy and Christopher Strambler.  He also had to grandchildren that he loved and cherished--Ariana and Joshua.

He was a member of Bethel Full Gospel Baptist Church where he sang on the Praise Team.  He was active in the lives of his children, going to numerous dance recitals and "hamming it up" in a few of the recitals himself.  Also, Ray coached Christopher's Little League baseball teams and attended all his football games.  No daddy could have done more!

He was preceded in death by: his parents, Iwest and Alice Strambler, Sr.; brother Iwest Strambler, Jr.; and mother-in-law, Ivy Christie.

He is survived by: his wife, June Strambler; two daughters, Christie and Cathy Strambler; one son, Christopher Strambler; four sisters, Alfra Sanders, Joyce Hicks, Sue Green and Sharon Strambler; three brothers, Glen Strambler (Velma), Michael Strambler and Rodney Strambler; two uncles, L.D. Strambler (Naomi) and Tommy Stramler (Phyllis); one aunt, Martha Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends