He had a relationship with Margie Hendrix, the notable blues singer and founding member of the Raelettes, for six years which resulted in the birth of their son, Charles Wayne, in 1959.

Ray and David followed her, born to Bea. Then, in 1959, Charles Wayne Hendricks was born to Margie Hendricks, who happened to be one of the Raelettes in Charles’ band. Ray had a six-year-long ...