Edward Wiley Ray: key obituary facts
Is Edward Wiley Ray dead? Yes. Edward Wiley Ray died on July 21, 2026, at age 99.
Cause of death: Edward Wiley Ray's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Edward Wiley Ray known for?
He was an American record company executive, record producer, songwriter and author.
More about Edward Wiley Ray
Born: 21 December 1926.
Gender: male.
Occupation: record producer, songwriter, music executive, singer.
Nationality: United States.
Employer: Imperial.
Awards: North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.
Also known as: Eddie Ray.
Edward Wiley Ray, an American songwriter and record producer known professionally as Eddie Ray, died on July 21, 2026.
Born on December 21, 1926, he built a career as a record producer, music executive, singer, author and consultant, and served as Operation Director and vice chairman of the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Museum. Ray was also appointed by President Ronald Reagan to serve as commissioner and chairman of the Copyright Royalty Tribunal.
He was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame and was associated with Imperial in his work in the music business.