Raymond Hershel Dash

Raymond H. "Ray" Dash, 48, died at his home in Pittsboro on April 8, 2009 as a result of complications from a prolonged illness. Ray was born in Bryson City, NC on July 4, 1960, the son of Raymond H. Dash, Sr. and Pat Pruitt Dash. He was a graduate of Hunter College, a part of the City Uneersity of New York, and received his Masters Degree in English from the Uneersity of Michigan. Ray was a woodworking artist, an ardent stock investor, and an activist for health and nutrition fitness. Ray attended Evergreen Uneed Methodist Church. He is survived by his loving wife Karen Z. Dash, of the home; his beloved son Zane Star Dash of the home; his parents, Ray and Pat Dash of New York City, NY; and his brother Sean Dash of Los Angeles, CA. A service to honor and celebrate Ray Dash's life will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Evergreen Uneed Methodist Church, 11098 US 15-501 North, Chapel Hill, with Rev. Jeff Nash and Rev. Tamsey Hill presiding. Friends may visit with the family following the service. Memorial contributions may be directed to NAMI Orange Co. NC , PO Box 4201, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-4201. Online condolences to: www.hallwynne.com, Select Obituaries. Arrangements for Mr. Dash are under the care of Hall-Wynne Griffin Chapel, 396 West St., Pittsboro, NC 27312.