Raymond Francis Gobernatz Jr., age 69 of Clarksville, TN passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare.

Ray was born July 14, 1952 in Norwich, England to the late Raymond Frank Gobernatz and Rose Reedman. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Fuller and sister, Michelle Gobernatz. He is survived by his wife, Susan Smith Gobernatz; step-father, Robert L. Fuller; sons: Ronnie Halcomb, Raymond Francis Gobernatz III; daughters: Raeann Smith Gobernatz, Erica Trobrough, Elizabeth Gobernatz; sisters: Theresa Harris, Kathy Mahon, Linda Glenn, Colleen Evans, Roberta Bryd; 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

Ray is a wildlife photographer and he was retired from Ryder and UPS.

No funeral services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 213-7783.  Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.