Ray Darnbush

McMinnville, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Ray Darnbush, age 70, was born February 14, 1947 and died November 24, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. A retired Maintenance Superintendent with Carrier Corporation, he was preceded in death by father, Robert Darnbush; mother, Kassie Lee Roberts and step-father, Dewey McBride; son, Greg Darnbush; great-grandchild, Anessa Adams; and sister, Kaye Jennings. He was married on August 7, 1965 to Ann Darnbush of McMinnville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Billy Hammons of McMinnville; son, Brad Darnbush of McMinnville; eight grandchildren and spouses, Misti and Jason Parsley, Andrew Sims, Brittany Darnbush and Asia Smartt all of McMinnville, Kell Darnbush of San Antonio, TX, Savanah Adams of Henning, TN, Garrett and Becky Hammons of Benton, AR and Jessika Hammons of Arkadelphia, AR; six great-grandchildren, Hana and Maci Parsley, Alayna Adams, Gracie Sims and Payton and Braydee Hammons; and brother and sister-in-law, James and Debbie McBride of McMinnville. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 26, 2017 in High’s Chapel with Teddy Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service Sunday at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.