Ray Charles Levette was born on July 12, 1955 and raised in Jasper, Texas to Ollie Bell Hadnot. He attended Moore Chapel C.M.E. at an early age. Ray Charles at- tended Jasper High School until the 12th grade. He later received his diploma at Dallas College EL Centro Campus.

He lived in The Colony, Texas where he was a Maintenance Coordinator at PPG for 31 years. He attended Kaplan University and received his Real Estate License. He also attended Auto Upholstery Institute where he received his diploma in Automotive Interior and Vehicle Customizing. Ray Charles was also a musician and songwriter. He released 9 albums and some of his videos can be found on YouTube.

He married the love of his life in 1973; Laura Lee Hooks. They were married 48 years until he was called home.

He is preceded in death by three siblings, Arthur Ray Hadnot, Rosa Marie Levette, and Pearlie Mae Hadnot.

He leaves to cherish his memories, two sisters; Flora Wright (Duane) of Jasper, TX; Rhonda Hadnot-Bimper (Albert) of Arlington, TX; five brothers; James Hadnot (Lawanda) of El Paso, TX; Charles Hadnot (Celia) of Buna, TX; Joe Hadnot of Nacogdoches, TX; Jimmy Hadnot of Rogers, AR; and Sherman Levette of Jasper, TX, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.