Claude Ray Doran, age 68, of Westlake, La. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. 

He was born in Lake Charles, La. Feb. 8, 1955 to parents Steven & Violet Doran.

After graduating from Westlake High School, class of 1973, he became a union pipefitter. Ray went onto traveling as a instrument tech. Ray loved to party and made sure you were having the time of your life. He was always ready and willing to go on an adventure.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Steven Doran and Violet Hoover Doran; sister, Ann Doran; a brother, Randy Doran, and son-in-law, Jarrod Roy

Those left to cherish his memory, include his daughter, Monica Nicole Doran; son, Joshua Jean Doran and wife, Laurie; three grandchildren, Jada and Kamie Olivier, and Daxton McGee; one great-grandson, Kingston Hayes, as well as multiple additional children and grandchildren. 

Ray is also survived by his siblings, Steve Doran, Jeni Pharris and husband, Alvie, Wayne Doran and wife, Vickie, Deborah Kay Richard and husband, Craig, Joe Doran and wife, Debbie, and Tina Whatley and husband, Kenny

His final resting place is at Westlake Memorial Park Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonwestlake.com for the Doran family.