Sevier County Judge Ray dies

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De QUEEN, Ark. -- Sevier County Judge Greg Ray died Tuesday night at his home.

Ray, 61, had served as county judge for Sevier County since 2010. He served three terms in office.

Ray served on a number of county and state boards, including as first vice president of the County Judges Association of Arkansas. He also represented the Southwest District of Arkansas on the County Judge's Association of Arkansas Executive Board.

He was also an instrumental figure behind the new Sevier County Medical Center, according to county officials.

At the groundbreaking for the new hospital in November 2020, Ray spoke on the county residents' high voter turnout when the approval for the new hospital was on the ballot. He also praised the hospital board of governors' dedication despite receiving zero pay.

"The citizens didn't just show up. They showed out," he said.

As an avid crappie angler, Ray was the key organizer for the Sevier County Chamber 0f Commerce annual Tri-Lakes Big Bass Festival. He also served as host for the Senior Citizen's Day celebration held each year on the courthouse square.

A special meeting of the Sevier County Quorum Court will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the vacancy in the County Judge's Office, according to the County Clerk's Office.

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