Raymond Lee Kring

We are saddened to announce the passing of Raymond Lee Kring, 97, of Frankfort. Ray died suddenly, early Sunday morning from a long-term heart condition. Born January 18, 1927 in Shelby County, Kentucky to Charles Mason and Mary Baker Kring. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Mary Evelyn Thompson Kring, his great-grandson, Jeffrey Jr., six brothers, and three sisters. He is survived by his son Jeff, his three granddaughters, Sarah, Ashley Montgomery (Vince), Lexington, Ramie Leigh and Laura Marie Kring, great-granddaughter, Rayleigh Tyme Kring, Frankfort, his long time, dear friend, Betty Davis (Tramontin), and a gaggle of nieces and nephews. Ray grew up in Carroll County, Kentucky, where he attended Carroll County High School. After excelling at baseball and basketball, he attended Morehead State University on scholarship. After his freshman year, he was drafted by the Army and left school to serve. He returned to Morehead State on the G.I. Bill, graduating with an accounting degree then teaching and coaching at Lebanon and London High Schools. Reluctantly, leaving teaching, he moved to Frankfort for a job with the Kentucky Department of Revenue eventually serving as deputy commissioner under Maurice Carpenter. He later authored passing legislation while at LRC and served as a director at Kentucky Chamber of Commerce while managing to teach night accounting classes at Kentucky State University. Devoted to his family and work, his true passion was golf. He would often be found on the golf course with a motley crew, his honorary pallbearers Paul McNeese, Tarleton Rogers, Jim McKinney, Elwood, Harris, and Carp. Serving as pallbearers Chris Kring, Tom Kring, Ken Kring, Don Kring, Adam Kring, and Jack Williams. Services will be at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home, 312 Washington St., Frankfort on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Mike Butler officiating. Burial will follow at the IOOF Cemetery in Carrollton, Kentucky at 1:30 p.m. with a brief graveside service by Wesley Kring. Visitation will be at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Monday. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to L.I.F.E House for Animals or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Raymond Lee Kring

January 18, 1927 - May 5, 2024