Background
Christopher, Ray Louis was born on January 11, 1943 in Louisville. Son of Joseph Raymond and Margaret Edith (Nalley) Christopher.
Christopher, Ray Louis was born on January 11, 1943 in Louisville. Son of Joseph Raymond and Margaret Edith (Nalley) Christopher.
Student in Journalism, Florida State University, 1965. Graduate (honorary), United States Army Flight School, 1971. Medical Service Officer, Academy Health Science, San Antonio, 1979.
Aviation Safety Officer, Army Aviation Safety School, Fort Rucker, Alabama, 1980. Graduate in Aviation Safety Technology, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 1980.
Sergeant United States Army, 1971, advanced through grades to chief warrant officer, 1991. Captain ICH Corporation, Louisville, 1985-1990. Director aviation safety United States Army ARCENT Headquarters, Dhahrain, Saudi Arabia, 1990-1992.
Chief pilot ISAIR, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1992-1994, Wings for Christ, Louisville, since 1994.
Chairman Pilots Association Kentucky, Somerset, 1981. Director Kentucky Aviation Association, Frankfort, 1983. Flight safety counselor, Federal Aviation Administration, Louisville, 1983-1987.
Show car judge Corvette Club American, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 1996-1999. Member Aero Club American, Veterans of Foreign Wars (Chaplain 1989-1990), Quiet Birdmen Association (life), National Rifle Association (life, Distinguished Life Member 1989), Disabled American Veterans (life).
Married Karen Lynn Christopher, June 25, 1964. Children: Richard, Traci, Amanda, Wendi.