Johnny Ray Ashley, known as "Slim" to most of his family and friends was born March 19, 1949 to parents Theodore and Thelma Ashley. He passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Johnny Ray joined Rockford Baptist Church at a young age. He later joined Baptist Hill where he was a member until he was called home.

He attended Roxton Public Schools and worked for Campbell and Valley Feed Mill for a number of years. Slim was known for breaking out in a tune at the drop of a hat. He was blessed with a melodic voice..

Johnny Ray united in holy matrimony with Wilma Randall on March 24, 1969 and to this union 3 children were born.

He was preceded in death by his parents , (1) sister Lucy Spraglin, (4)  brothers: Bonnie D. Ashley, Roosevelt Ashley, Michael Ashley and Vernon James Conley.

Slim leaves to cherish his memories  his wife Wilma Ashley, (2) daughters; Kimberly (Ray) Miller and Tresha Ashley, (1) son Brandon Ashley all of Paris, Texas; (3) grandchildren:  Quindarius Ashley of Seattle, Washington, LaDreyus Ashley of Paris, Texas and  Kierra Miller of Round Rock; (1)  great grandchild Jade Ashley of Seattle, Washington; (2)  sisters: Myrtlene Johnson of Paris, Texas and Alafire Braxton  of Roxton, Texas; (2) brothers: Gilbert Ashley of Dallas, Texas and Douglas (LaFrance) Ashley of Paris, Texas and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.