Joel M. Mcray

Joel M. McRay, 40, of Parsons, passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of Friday, January 6, 2023, at Labette Health.

Joel "JoelBob" Michael McRay was born on October 9, 1982, to Mark Allen and Connie Marie (Madl) McRay in Pittsburg.  He grew up in Parsons where he made countless lifelong friends and became well-known in the community.  Throughout his life, he was known as a man of many trades and was always willing to lend a helping hand to any in need.

His greatest enjoyments in life came from making memories with his children, having a good time, and making people laugh.  He was notorious for being comfortable in any situation wearing only a pair of underwear, playing pranks on family and friends, and being the life of the party.  A child at heart, he loved being outside riding dirt bikes and four-wheelers.  Joel was known to have never met a stranger and was always ready to greet others with a smile and a hug.  As the saying he loved goes, "We're here for a good time, not a long time.

Survivors include:

Two sons – Broc McRay of Webb City, Missouri

Abel McRay of Webb City, Missouri

One daughter – Raegan McRay of Webb City, Missouri

His father – Mark McRay (Angela) of Sunrise Beach, Missouri

His mother – Connie McRay of Parsons, Kansas

Two brothers – Brenden McRay (Brandi) of St. Paul, Kansas

Jordan McRay (Taylor) of Alamogordo, New Mexico

The memorial service will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 14, 2022, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.  The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 p.m. until the service begins.

Memorials are suggested to benefit Joel's children.  Please make checks payable to Brenden McRay.  These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS  67357.