Here are the activities for the Ray Arnold, Jr Memorial Weekend
* NOTE: The family is not receiving guests at the home due to the risk posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please respect these wishes and practice touchless greetings, social distancing, and wearing face masks. Social distancing will be enforced for all activities. Masks are required. All activities are outside. *
July 16, 2020 | 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Visitation – JW Woodward Funeral Home
594 Howard Street | Spartanburg, SC 29303 | Phone: 864-582-6751
https://jwwoodwardfuneralhome.com/
July 17, 2020 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Graveside Service
Upper Shady Grove Baptist Church
1580 John Dodd Rd | Wellford, SC 29303
Click here to view the Celebration of Life Program
Directions to Upper Shady Grove Baptist Church:
(1) From Greenville, SC
- Take 385 S to 85 N
- Take exit 68 (Wellford – US 129)
- Take a left at the stop sign over the bridge
- Continue for two miles down 129 and John Dodd Road is on the right
- Turn right and continue for one mile; the church is on the left
(2) Greenville and Taylors, SC area – From Wade Hampton Boulevard (US 29 North)
- Turn left onto US 129 and continue for four miles
- Turn left onto John Dodd Road
- Continue for one mile and the church is on the left
* Visit mapquest.com for additional directions *
Hotel Accommodations:
Residence Inn
120 Milestone Way | Greenville, SC 29615
- Call Devin at (864) 627 – 0001
- Ask for the Ray Arnold Memorial Rate: $79.00
July 17, 2020 | 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Ray Arnold, Jr Checkered Flag Tribute
Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds
575 Fairgrounds Roads | Spartanburg, SC 29303
- Ray’s first involvement with NASCAR occurred when he met Wendell Scott in 1961.This was Scott’s first involvement in the NASCAR Series. This lifelong friendship started on the grounds of the Piedmont Interstate Fair which was then called the Spartanburg Fairgrounds. Join us for a historical review, to see video clips and to hear reflections and funny stories from those who knew Ray.
- He loved all types of vehicles and was a master at mechanical repairs. If you’d like to bring a vehicle to display as a tribute to Ray, please call Toni at 919-576-0051. He loved car shows and often entered vehicles and won awards. A Drive-In movie approach will be used to provide social distancing. Light refreshments will be available.
July 18, 2020 | 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Greenville Pickens Speedway Victory Lap
- Ray had a desire to race but for personal reasons, he chose not to pursue it. His family would like to honor him with a Victory Lap as checkered flags wave to signify the very impactful and victorious life he lived. Those participating should register with Toni at 919-576-0051 and arrive at 12:00 PM to line up. Drivers will take a slow -paced cruise around the Greenville Pickens Speedway in his memory.
Notable Dates in the Life of Ray Arnold, Jr
Green Flag: November 25, 1934
Checkered Flag: July 7, 2020
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