David Charles Ray was born on December 16, 1946 in San Antonio, Texas to the late David Ray, Sr. and Violet Ray. David received his education in the San Antonio Private School System attending St. Gerard Catholic High School. He continued his education at St. Phillips Community College where became certified as a Mathematician and Auto Mechanic. David went on to serve his country joining the United States Army, earning a Vietnam Service Medal and a National Defense Service Medal.