Lester Ray Fuller, 72, died on Feb. 2, 2022 at his home in Lampasas after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
The family held a private service at their home in Lampasas on Feb. 6. Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel had charge of arrangements.
Ray was born on Dec. 10, 1949 in Houston to Lester and Olga (Maresh) Fuller. He grew up in Houston and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1968.
After high school, he attended the University of Houston, where he received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Ray was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and was valedictorian for the College of Engineering students.
Ray began his engineering career at Texaco, where he was awarded a patent for a seismic measuring tool. He later co-founded Petroleum Measurement Corp. He retired from his role as global IT project manager at Baker Hughes in 2012.
Ray married Barby Hamel in 1969 in Houston, and they were married for 52 years. They moved to Lampasas in 2000, and he fell in love with the town.
Ray had many passions. He played football in high school and enjoyed racquetball and golf. He had an avid interest in science, particularly the space program. He loved to travel, but he also enjoyed watching the deer outside his home.
He is survived by his spouse, Barby of Lampasas; his son, Chris; son-in-law, Simon Wheatley of Sydney, Australia; daughter, Tracey, and son-in-law, Michael Rice; sister, Pattie, and brother-in-law, David Spradley of Lampasas; grandchildren Rhiannon and Ian; and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The family requested donations be made to the Lampasas County Museum, 303 S. Western Ave. in Lampasas.
