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Aradis " Ray" Cutts

Passed 10/30/2022

Obituary For Aradis " Ray" Cutts

Aradis "Ray" Cutts was born on January 5, 1953, to the late Henry Cutts and the late Lucille Dewar Cutts in Wake County. Aradis entered into his eternal rest on October 30, 2022, at WakeMed Cary Hospital.

Aradis graduated from Fuquay High School in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. He was employed with CenturyLink, until retirement.

Aradis was preceded in death by his father, Henry Cutts; mother, Lucille Dewar Cutts; sister, Mattie Dewar; and niece, Denise Mercer.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Mary Cross Cutts; two sons, Nicholas Grimes (Shauntelle) of Lithia Springs, GA, and Sammy Milliken; three daughters, Walisha Atkins, Tonya Graves, and Karla Glover; eleven grandchildren, Ty Grimes, Kaylee Grimes, Lance Grimes, Jazmine Atkins, Tatiyonia Graves, Chad Graves, Shaylah Glover, Mikaylah Glover, Darrien Milliken, Jada Graves, and Brooklyn Glover; one brother, Thomas Dewar of MD; one sister, Betty Cutts Purdie of Fuquay Varina, NC; two special nieces, Karen King of MD, and Kimberly Freeman (Dameyan) of Raliegh, NC; two special cousins, Calvin Moody, Sr., of Fuquay-Varina, NC, and Morris Dewar of Fuquay Varina; four special friends, Randy Baker, Mark Grimes, Patricia Brown, and Shelia Maxwell; and a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, other family, and friends.

Visitation: 4:00 - 6:00 pm Friday November 4, 2022 at Trice Funeral Home Chapel in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

Wake: 10:00 - 11:00 am Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Trice Funeral Home Chapel in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

Funeral will be held 11:00 am Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

Masks are required in order to attend the wake and or the funeral.

Burial: Starlight Memorial Gardens, Lois Lane in Holly Springs, NC 27540.


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Praying for comfort and strength for the Cutts and Purdie family as you celebrate the life of your loved one. -Mary Mullins

You will be miss u was a great person&and kept us laughing .rip cuzo

You have my sincere condolences and prayers during your period of bereavement. Faye Spence and family.

Sending condolences to the family. Rest peacefully Ray. Mary Stephens Laster

You will be remembered with fondness and joy. You were my cousin but also a best friend!May God keep the family in perfect peace. Louellen Jones

So sorry to hear of the passing of Ray. We send our Condolences to the entire family. From: Larry Leach & Ellowee Leach..

Our sincere condolences to the Cutts Family. William and Meta Harris

Praying for Purdie and Cutts Family. Benjamin & Estelle Hooker

Praying for the Purdie and Cutts family

Sincere condolences to Ray's family and friends. He visited our home while learning to play the guitar. I am sure he will be missed by his family and friends. We offer prayers that God will give you peace during this difficult time. Johnny Gilmore

Sending condolences to the Cutts, Purdie and Dewar Family.

Tonya Burt-Davis and Family

Rest peacefully Ray, condolences to the family. Angela King-Allen, Fayetteville NC

RIP my friend...Lynda R. White

Praying For The Family RIP Ray You Will Be Missed. Carolyn Street Evans & Family.

My condolences to the family Mr. Ray you will be missed it saddens me you were my husband's best friend (Mark) it wasn't a day you were not at our house when we stayed in Fuquay you will be truly missed. Praying for the Family right now as they celebrate your life.

Our condolences to the Cutts family , We will keep you in our prayers of comfort, Jerry & Denise Burch .

Our condolences to the Cutts family , Will keep you in our prayers .

I extend my sincere condolences to this family. We grew up together; played together as children and remained close. Ray will never be forgotten. May the peace of God rest upon you during this time.

Our condolence to the family. praying for the family.

Condolences to the Cutts Family. Sisters Alean Chavis, Kathleen, Geneveieve and Inez Stephenson.

To the Cutts, Dewar and Purdie families, sorry to hear of your loved ones passing. May God grant each of you peace and comfort as you mourn. Mamie Mckoy Richardson

To Sis. Betty Purdie and Family,

We are sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Mr. Ray. We pray that God will continue to give you and your family strength during these difficult times.

With Much Love Sis. Marilyn Johns and Family

Delois McNeill Allen and family

Our deepest condolence Lamont Laster and Family

R E MEMBERING THEM DAYS IN CUTTS CHURCH IS HIS DADDY A LONG TIME AGO THEM DAY GROWING UP PLAYING BALL OUR CONDOLENCES BETTY AND FAMILY Rip KENNETH AND GENEICE PEARSON

It deeply saddened our hearts to hear of the passing of Aradis. May the cherished memories of him and all that he meant to each of you remain in your hearts forever and ever. To Betty and the entire family, Take comfort in God's love during these difficult days. Continue to hold onto his unchanging hand. The loss is immeasurable but so is the love left behind. Please know that the Usher Board Ministry of St. Paul AME Church will especially be remembering each of you in our thoughts and prayers during your time of berevament.

Usher Board Ministry - St. Paul AME Church - Raleigh, NC

Condolences to the Cutts family on the loss of your loved one.

Praying 🙏🏾God give you strength during your time of sorrow. Our deepest Condolences to the family

Prayers of comfort during your time of sorrow!

Hal and Valerie Jordan-Perry

Prayers of comfort during your time of sorrow!

Hal and Valerie Jordan-Perry

Prayers of comfort during your time of sorrow!

Hal and Valerie Jordan-Perry

Prayers of comfort during your time of sorrow!

Hal and Valerie Jordan-Perry

Our condolences go out to the Cutts and Purdie Family. Sending Love and Prayers to you all at this time of loss. Dante Butler Haywood and Family

Prayers for the Cutts & Purdie Families. Juanita Bright

Our deepest condolences to the entire family.

Patricia, Shelia Maxwell and Family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Trice Funeral Home, Inc. | Fuquay-Varina, NC

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