Rabon "Ray" Barfield

Rabon "Ray" Barfield, beloved husband of Judy Barfield, passed from this life on July 1, 2018 at Sandy Regional Rehabilitation Facility in Sandy, Utah. Ray was born May 20, 1938 in Pelham, GA to Homer & Annie Barfield. He was father to Brian Barfield ( Barbara), Dr. Sandi Pershing (Dr. David Pershing), and Skip Schiable (Jean). He was also a proud grandfather to Mikhail Barfield (and her three daughters), Rylee Barfield, Helena Schiable and Cameron Schiable, Quincy Parkes, Tressa Parkes, Nicole Pershing (Jason Seifert and their baby Emma). Ray is also survived by his sister Ramona Mertz of Albany, GA; his sweet dog Ko Ko; and many special nieces, nephews and neighborhood children who have adopted him as their grandfather. Ray had three very special dogs, Buster, Tidbit, and Zoey that will be waiting for him at the Rainbow Bridge. Ray's mother passed away when he was four and he was raised by his Grandmother Barfield, his father and many aunts and uncles. He joined the navy out of high school and served as a gunner's mate on a destroyer. He met his first wife, Pat, during that time period and together they adopted Brian. That union ended in divorce and Ray moved to Green River, Wyoming, where he met his present wife, Judy and he became stepdad to Skip and Sandi. He accepted that challenge wholeheartedly and it wasn't long until STEP was removed from that title. Ray loved his family and was proud of each and every one of them. Roy loved to fish, hunt, camp and watch Nascar. His favorite driver was anyone driving a Ford. Ray was a member of the Jaycee's for many years in Washington State and a 36 year member of the Eagles. He also served in the past on the board for Trona Valley Federal Credit Union. Ray retired in 1999 from Stauffer/OCI/Ciner Chemical in Green River, WY after a 25 year career as a mine mechanic. Ray loved his job and his coworkers. We would like to thank the Sandy Regional Rehab facility and Superior Home Health & Hospice for their love of Ray and our family through Ray's final journey. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Ray's memory to: Development Office, P.O. Box 410481, SLC, UT 84141-0481. Funds will go to First Star Academy for foster youth at the U of U. This program helps foster youth in our community to have the skills needed to transition into higher education and independence. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, July 16, 2018, 4-6:00 p.m. at the Commander's House on the U. of U. Campus: universityguesthouse.com. Place of Birth:Pelham, GeorgiaPlace of Death:Sandy, Utah