Ray “Tony” Anthony Spight was born on April 2, 1959, in Ripley, MS to the late Arzell and Viola Spight. He confessed a hope in Jesus Christ at an early age and united his faith with Ball Hill Baptist Church in Tiplersville, MS. Later he joined Terry Street Church of Christ where he was a faithful member and served until, he gained his wings.
In 2020, he was united in holy matrimony to Tameka-Garmon Spight and to this union one child was born. He was a dedicated employee of Colom Construction, where he worked faithfully until his health began to decline. Driving eighteen wheelers was more than just a job for him- it was something he genuinely loved. He took immense pride in being behind the wheel.
He leaves to cherish his memory; his wife, Tameka Garmon-Spight; three sons, Frederick and Ray Jr Spight of Ripley, MS, Maurice Spight (JaRhonda) Spight of St. Louis, MO; two daughters, Twanna (Dentrell) Glasper of Memphis, TN, Angela (Jamal) Bush of Athens, AL. One sister, Linda (Larry) Gillard of Tiplersville, MS, mother-in-law Mosetta Garmon of Verona, MS; one sister-in-law, Monica (Darrell) Rucker of Madison, AL, one brother-in-law Kevin Brady of Fulton, MS, one stepdaughter and 2 stepsons. Three special cousins, Reginald (Amy) Jones, Taj (Ashley) Colom, and Brandon (Tawan) Spight of Ripley, MS. Eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that were all very dear to his heart.
Visitation will be held Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Foster and Son Funeral Home Chapel of Ripley, MS from 12:00p-6:00p; with the family present from 4:00p-6:00p. Service will be held Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 12:00p at Terry Street Church of Christ of Ripley, MS. Interment will follow at Ball Hill Cemetery of Tiplersville, MS.