Ray Lacefield, age 84, of Newhope, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. He was born on October 26, 1937, in Newhope, the son of Raymond F. Lacefield and Artie Coffman Lacefield. On July 11, 1957, he was married to Phyllis Frappier. He was preceded in death by his son, Scott Lacefield; his parents; and his sister and brother-in-law, Selba and Jim Stuart. Ray was a man of faith who enjoyed reading his Bible. He and Phyllis attended the Umpire Free Holiness Church for many years and, as he became unable to attend, they would watch The Shepherd’s Chapel with Pastor Arnold Murray. Ray loved the outdoors, fishing and taking care of his cats. He enjoyed traveling, driving the backroads and visiting with people, sharing stories and memories with them. He was a medical laboratory technician and was employed for many years at Howard Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Lacefield of Newhope; three children, Rick Lacefield of Nashville, Michelle Lacefield of Arkansas and Shawna Jules of Lake Charles, Louisiana; five grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and his brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Gayla Lacefield of Nashville. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Home, Glenwood. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.