Ray Venti Simpson February 12, 1899 To March 15, 1962 Ray in 1917. Letter from Ray to parents Lynn C. Simpson and Elizabeth Simpson (Mammee), written on March 30, 1918 when Ray was in the service during World War I. L.C. Simpson, Carol, Ray and Mammee, 1918. Ray during World War II. Letter from Ray to Carol and Granville, written November 1, 1942, when Ray reported for duty during World War II. Cleo and Ray during World War II