Ray Charles Gandy

Ray Charles Gandy was born on June 6, 1957, to the late Bobby Gandy and Luvennia Robinson Gandy, and peacefully departed this life on June 25, 2026. Affectionately known as “Ray Charles,” he received his education in the New York, Philadelphia, and Boston public school systems, and as a young man enjoyed working at a local movie theater. He built his working life with his hands and his heart — first at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard from 1975 to 1985, and later with Vu Cuong Construction Company alongside his brother, John, until his health no longer allowed him to continue.

Preceded in Death

His beloved wife, Andrea Austin Gandy; his parents, Bobby and Luvennia Gandy; his brother, John Gandy; his brother-in-law, Kevin Jackson; his grandson, Dawayne White; his niece, Caressa Jackson; and his nephews, Khalil Jackson and Demetrius.

Survived to Cherish His Memory

Five children — Ray Austin, Kevin Gandy, Tyeshya Austin, Andre Austin, and Steven Austin; nine grandchildren — Rayshaw Matthews, Cadejia Austin Matthews, Deandre Jenkins, Tyshawn Jenkins, Rayquan Austin, Kahmari Jenkins, Andraya Austin, Nire Majors, and Amelia Matthews; his devoted sister, Ann Gandy; his brothers, Dennis Jackson and Robert Jackson; his uncle, Aubrey Gandy; his aunts, Midge, Nadine, and Mozelle; his stepmother, Pauline Jackson Gandy; his mother-in-law, Willie Mae Jackson, who loved him as a son; his brother-in-law, Bernard Austin; his sisters-in-law, Bernadine Austin, Angela Austin, Wanda Barbosa, Wendy Austin, and Cassandra Speed; his nieces Makisha, Trinate, Kalissa, Chantel, China, Dyana, Tarsha, Shanta, Luvennia, and Tara; and a host of additional nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and dear friends who will forever cherish his memory.