Raymond Carroll "Ray" Greer, 70, of Marshall, Texas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 in his home. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana to Avis and William Greer he was raised in Minden, Louisiana and lived most of his adult life in Marshall, Texas. Ray was a member of Minden High School class of 1962 and a 1967 graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry. Passionate about the outdoors, Ray worked for 40+ years in the Forestry Industry. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 47 years, Johanna Prestridge Greer. Ray was extremely proud of his two grown children Raymond Drake Greer (Heather) of Birmingham, Alabama and Steffani Greer Jones (Scott) of Longview, Texas. His grandchildren (Austin, Drake, Kurt, and Tyler Greer and Lexie Jones) have priceless memories of four wheeler rides, fireworks, and Dr. Peppers by the bonfires. He is also survived by two sisters, Frances Greer McGowan of Minden, Louisiana, and Donna Greer Hinman, of Houston, Texas; as well as an uncle, several nieces, nephews, cousins and other friends. He was preceded in death by his parents William Greer and Avis McKenzie Greer of Minden, Louisiana; Charles Robert "Bob" Greer of Minden, Louisiana; and Martha Greer Furrate of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ray was known for his lively personality and distinct sense of humor. He was always there to help friends with projects. Ray spent countless hours with friends; bargain shopping, chatting during meals, playing dominoes and cards. The family would like to express a special thank you for the loving care and support from Ray's friends. A memorial service will be held at Crossroads United Methodist Church of Harrison County, Texas on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 2:00 pm. A private family graveside service will be held at Colquitt Cemetery in Haynesville, Louisiana. The family will start receiving friends at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to either Crossroads United Methodist Church of Harrison County 9231 FM 2625 E Marshall, TX 75672; 903-935-2007 or the American Heart Association (heart.org) 800-242-8721.