Ray Mann Underwood, a multifaceted individual, was born on December 22, 1953, in the picturesque town of Aspen, Colorado.
As a triple threat, Ray excelled as an actor, songwriter, and poet, leaving an indelible mark on the world of art.
Tragedy struck when Ray's life was cut short at the tender age of 39, on January 16, 1993, in Santa Barbara, California, due to unknown causes.
In the years that followed, Ray's mother, Rilla (Weed) Underwood, born in 1929, honored her son's legacy by designing, illustrating, and publishing a collection of his poetry, titled "All That Hums," in 1995.
Rilla Underwood passed away in December 2011, at the age of 82, in Ventura County, California, leaving behind a lasting tribute to her son's creative spirit.
