Ray McCullouch, 91, passed away on July 10, 2026, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born on January 2, 1935. Ray lived a life centered on family, friendship, and the hobbies he loved. He enjoyed stock car racing, sand drag racing, bowling, and playing pool, and those who knew him will remember his kind spirit and love of spending time with others.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, William Ray and Georgia (McKnight) McCullouch; his beloved wife, Joann Berry McCullouch; his brothers, J. B. McCullouch and John McCullouch; his sister, Bonnie Redmond; and his nephew, Todd McCullouch.

He is survived by his son, Terry Ray (Cindy) McCullouch; his daughter, Kim (Jerry) Taylor; his brother, Robert (Beverly) McCullouch; his sister, Marillia Boyd (Eric) Smith; his grandchildren, Carrie Lynn Garner McCullouch, T. J. McCullouch, and Andrew Taylor; his great-grandchildren, Trey McCullouch, Abbie Lynn Strawn, Tyler McCullouch, Chloe Jay McCullouch, and Ella Grace Garner; and his great-great-grandson, Cody Ray McCullouch, 2 sister in laws Barbara Berry Brazier, and Kathy Berry Charles.

Ray leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, and treasured memories. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, in the John W. German Funeral Home Chapel in Hayti, with Brother Doug Wahls officiating. Pallbearers will be Ty Rawls, Mike Bellew, Eric Smith, Kevin Forrest, Mark Taylor, and Danny Hensley.  Honorary Pallbearers were Eddie Smith, Jimmy Baron, James Ricketts, Howard (Fuzzy) Thornton, and Ronnie Bunn. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Hayti.