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Ronald Ray Presser Obituary
Official Obituary of

Ronald Ray Presser

January 9, 1945 - January 31, 2025

Ronald Ray Presser Obituary

Ronald Ray Presser was born January 9, 1945 in Oklahoma City to Howard Lee Presser and Louise (Fox) Presser. He passed from this life on January 31, 2025 in Antlers, OK at the age of 80.

Ron proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1963-1966. After his time in the service, he returned to his home state of Oklahoma. He married his beloved wife Barbara on November 9, 2010. Ron was best known as the founder of KRay's Discount Store in Antlers, OK, and the store continues to be a valued staple in the community. He loved buying and selling, and was always on the hunt for new treasures. When Ron wasn't wheeling and dealing, you could guarantee he was keeping his prized lawn looking better than a golf course.

He is preceded in death by his mother: Louise Presser; father: Howard Lee Presser; and niece: Debbie Damaske.

Ron is survived by his wife: Barbara Presser of the home; children: Cheri Fite and husband Cory of Congress, AZ, Amy Gay and husband Chris of Antlers, OK, and Paul Nelson and wife Angela of Antlers, OK; sister: Linda Damaske of Antlers; grandchildren: Clayton Winders of Wickenburg, AZ, Cori Winder of Congress, AZ, Callee Fite of Congress, AZ, Chloe Gay of Stillwater, OK, Decklin Gay of Stillwater, OK, Griffin Nelson of Antlers, OK, Spencer Nelson of Antlers, OK, Caitlin Chaney of Hot Springs, AR, Weston Beatty of Durant, OK, Zane Beatty of Stillwater, OK, and K'Lynn Wiggins of Shawnee, OK, Jason Sartin, Jayce Sartin, Shelby Mulanax, and Triston Mulanax ; and great-grandchildren: Aubreigh Robinson, Kensleigh Winders, Ryan Winders, Wesley Connally, Blake'Lynn Baxter, Khylann Baxter, and River'Lynn Baxter.

Services for Ron will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2PM at the Gather Event Center in Antlers with Pastor Mike Stephenson officiating. Interment will follow at Antlers City Cemetery. Pallbearers include: Griffin Nelson, Spencer Nelson, Decklin Gay, Chandler Beck, Weston Beatty, Zane Beatty, Michael Mastro, and Danny Goodnight. Honorary pallbearers are: Carl Hatcher, Cory Fite, Chris Gay, Paul Nelson, Charlie Womack, Terry Dean Miller, Mark Allman, Jason Sartin, Jayce Sartin, Triston Mulanax and Randy Lessenger.

Services are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Service.

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Ronald Ray Presser was born January 9, 1945 in Oklahoma City to Howard Lee Presser and Louise (Fox) Presser. He passed from this life on January 31, 2025 in Antlers, OK at the age of 80.

Ron proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1963-1966. After his time in the service, he returned to his home state of Oklahoma. He ma

Events

Funeral

Saturday, February 8, 2025

2:00 pm

Gather Events Center

North High Street Antlers, OK 74523