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Saturday, March 28, 2026Family Visitation: 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.Funeral Service: 4:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Chapel Murfreesboro448 East Burton StreetMurfreesboro, TennesseeRay Donald Mahaffey Jr., age 57 passed away on March 6, 2026 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He loved his grandchildren very much; every grandchild had a nickname that he picked out.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Lynn; his father, Ray Mahaffey; his daughter, Tracie Mahaffey; his son, Angel Mahaffey; and his granddaughter, Summer Mahaffey.
Ray is survived by his wife, Stacie Mahaffey; son, Kenny (Tyera) Mahaffey; daughters, Kayla (Manuel) Rodriguez and Brandy; grandchildren, Luna, Skye, Nova Mahaffey, Elena; Alejandro Mendoza, Donovan & Emiliano Rodriguez, Jose, William, and China Hernandez; several Aunts & Uncles Cousins Nieces & Nephews.
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