Ray Jarvis

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Ray Jarvis

American football player (Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots)

January 1, 1949 - August 3, 2026 (Age 77)

Source: Wikipedia public record

Leon Raeminton "Ray" Jarvis (born February 2, 1949) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).

Known forAmerican football player (Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots)
Age77
DiedAugust 3, 2026
SourceWikipedia public record

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Leon Raeminton "Ray" Jarvis (born February 2, 1949) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). Ray Jarvis died on August 3, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.

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August 3, 2026
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Public record (Wikipedia): Ray Jarvis (American football)
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Ray Jarvis, 77, died on August 3, 2026. Ray Jarvis was known publicly as an American football player (Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots). Leon Raeminton "Ray" Jarvis (born February 2, 1949) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Norfolk State Spartans and was selected in the fifth round of the 1971 NFL draft. Jarvis played in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, and New England Patriots. Public biographical listings identify Jarvis as an American football player (Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots). This public record remains centered on Jarvis's work as an American football player (Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots) and the documented milestones of that career.

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  1. 1949
    Leon Raeminton "Ray" Jarvis is an American former professional foot...

    Leon Raeminton "Ray" Jarvis (born February 2, 1949) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).

  2. 1971
    He played college football for the Norfolk State Spartans and was s...

    He played college football for the Norfolk State Spartans and was selected in the fifth round of the 1971 NFL draft.

  3. August 3, 2026
    Died

    Ray Jarvis died at age 77.

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Jarvis played in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, and New England Patriots.

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Ray Jarvis, American football player (Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots)
Ray Jarvis, American football player (Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots)Wikimedia Commons / Wikipedia

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This memorial page is built from a public-source record and expanded with structured life details, dates, and tribute tools on OfficialObituary.com. Source retrieved August 5, 2026.

  • Wikipedia · Ray Jarvis (American football)Aug 5, 2026
Wikipedia · Ray Jarvis (American football)

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