Glenn Ray was born on January 24, 1955 in Artesia, New Mexico to Harrold Glenn and Gladys Joyce Huntsman.

Glenn Ray graduated in 1973 from Artesia High School in New Mexico. He graduated from New Mexico State University with an Associates in Agriculture in 1976. Glenn Ray was a very diversified worker with many talents. He owned GR, Pump Jack Service, worked for Rader RailCar in Denver on the Marlboro Train and for ZBI in Aspen for 15 years as the Property Maintenance Foreman retiring in 2013 and moving to May, Texas to fish and build his “saloon” and pizza oven.

Glenn Ray was a great guy and loving husband for 41 years. He was a fun and caring father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Always had a twinkle in his eye and mischief on his mind and a story to share. He was a pleasure to be around. He always bragged about growing up in Cottonwood and all the fun he had with his farming family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, looking for arrowheads, gold mining and metal detecting, he was always the treasure hunter.

Survivors include his mother Gladys Huntsman of Artesia, New Mexico. His wife Leigh of May, Texas. His son Dakota, wife Rebekah and grandchildren Wyatt, Holly and Paul of Bristol, Tennessee. His daughter Kay-Cee Rae’, and husband David of Azel, Texas. His sister Terri and husband Tom Campbell of Lubbock, Texas. Numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Harrold.

There will be a celebration of life at a later date in New Mexico where he can be laid to rest in his beloved Curtis Canyon. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity.