Raymond Joseph Fournier

Raymond Joseph Fournier, 78, died Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his home in Biloxi, MS. “Rockin Ray” was a life-long resident of Biloxi, the city he loved so much. He wrote and recorded the song, Down in Biloxi, which was the feature song and title of his album released in 1994. Ray began his musical career as a student in the band at Notre Dame High School where he served as drum major. While in high school, he became a member of The Rockin Rebels band. Ray was employed by R. Fournier & Sons Seafood where he worked along- side his father. After hours, he spent his time entertaining fans at local nightclubs, weddings, parties and numerous venues along the Gulf Coast. He later made music his full-time career. He was happiest when surrounded by family, friends and his loyal fans. He will be sadly missed and forever famous in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Ray is preceded in death by his wives, Carol Moran and Nancy Lepre; parents, Doty, Sr. and Rosalie Taranto Fournier; and brother, Kenneth Fournier. He is survived by his daughters Denise (Doodle) Ramsay, Darlene Williams, Charlene (Dwayne) Parker, Donna (Clay) Livingston, Rhonda (J.D.) Heath, Jessica Fournier; grandchildren, Aaron (Jacqueline) Wilson, Jesse Parker, Miranda (Jeremy) Hedman, Kristen (Brent) Parker, Brooklyn Williams, Melissa Ramsay, Catelyn Williams, Emily and Natalie Heath; great-grandchildren, Ava, Caroline, Mason, Cole, and Madelyn; sister Carolyn (Billy) Anderson; brother, Doty Fournier, Jr.; aunt, Adelaide Taranto Chinn; many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and his canine companion, Bebo. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Friends may visit beginning at 10:00 a.m. The service will be at 12:00 p.m. at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Biloxi. Graveside services will follow at Biloxi City Cemetery. Due to Covid-19 restrictions a celebration of life – Rockin Ray Fournier’s Final Farewell - will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations to the: Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, P. O. Box 1907, Biloxi, MS 39533. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the Fournier family.