Cray O’Fay (Patty)

Cray O’Fay (Patty), 77, of Hope Mills, passed away on May 2, 2024.

Cray was born in Paris, KY. on September 2, 1946 to the late Joe Fay and Nettie Robb. He served in the United States Airforce where he retired after serving for 24 years. After retirement he made a living working at Sams Club and creating custom wood work. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe Fay and Nettie Robb; his daughter, Richelle Pittman (Russell); sister, Mary Francis Hopkins; brothers, Mike Fay, William Fay and, James Edwards Fay; Partner in crime, John Burris Lesley Jr.

He is survived by his wife Jenell O’Fay; his daughter Dinah Alvarado (Alex) of Fayetteville; brothers, Tommy Fay (Peggy) of Massachusetts, JC Fay (Becky) of Kentucky, Danny Fay (Martha) of Kentucky; grandchildren, Jonah O’Fay, Athena Alvarado, Alexander Alvarado Jr., Nicole Lemke, Paige Lemke, Steven Lemke; and many other extended family members and friends.

The Family will receive friends 1 PM – 2 PM Friday, May 10, 2024 at Cape Fear Baptist, 100 Indian Dr. Fayetteville, NC 28312.

Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Friday, May 10, 2024 at Cape Fear Baptist with Reverend Tony Brewington, Ricky Burnett, Jerry Groves and David Kamaka officiating.

Interment will follow in Cape Fear Baptist Church Cemetery.

Arrangements for the family are entrusted to LaFayette Funeral Home of Fayetteville, NC. On-line condolences may be made at www.lafayettefh.com