Joshua Ray, age 23, of Murfreesboro, died Thursday, November 10, 2011.

He was a born in Kingsport, Tenn., and was a Massage Therapist. Joshua attended Holy Cross Episcopal Church.

He is survived by his parents, Mary and Mike Dryden of Murfreesboro; step-sister, Kayla Dryden of Ohio; father, James Robert Ray and a half brother and sister in East Tennessee; grandparents, James H. White, Raimelle White both of East Tennessee; aunts, Julie Alchokhachi of Memphis, Laura Crawford, and Cindy Ward both of East Tennessee; uncle Ron White of Charlotte North Carolina and several cousins.

"I carry your heart with me, (I carry it in my heart) I am never without it (Anywhere I go you go, my dear.) E.E. Cummings.

A memorial service will be 7:00PM Monday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Father, William Daglish officiating. Visitation will begin at 5:00PM Monday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. 615-893-5151 www.woodfinchapel.com