Alvin Donald Ray "Duck" Carrier was born in Eunice, Louisiana on November 25, 1945 to Lincoln Carrier, Sr. and Mable Leday Carrier. He attended St. Matilda's Catholic School in Eunice, Sulphur Colored Elementary School, and Mossville High School. Donald Ray married Lois Ann Esclovon, and together, they had three daughters. Donald Ray worked for the city of Lake Charles until he retired. He also worked for the City of Sulphur, Bolton Ford, as well as local petro-chemical refineries. Donald Ray had a love for baseball since early childhood. He played minor league baseball as a young man, and recreational softball well into his late 50's. His hobbies included playing pool and dominoes, and he enjoyed fishing. Donald also Ray served as a proud member of the Knights of St. Peter Claver Council # 108. On Wednesday, March 19, 2014, Donald Ray departed from this world while at home with his children. To cherish him in memory, Donald Ray leaves his daughters, Rhonda Kay Esclovon, Kayla (Lawayne) Allison, and Amber Carrier all of Lake Charles, Louisiana; son, Donald (Kristen) Flores of Sulphur, Louisiana; granddaughters, Krisshatta Esclovon, Amilya Allison, Marissa Higginbotham, Marquisha Esclovon, and Alyssa Flores; grandsons, Marcus Esclovon, Michael Allison, Brenden Flores, and Davarious Carrier; four great- grandsons and one great-granddaughter. Donald Ray is also survived by his siblings, Ronald (Vanessa) Carrier, Lincoln (Charlotte) Carrier, Jr., Joseph (Bernadine) Carrier, Ricky (Paula) Armelin, Elaine Robinson, Lisa (Dwight) Towner, Tammy Armelin, and Debra Armelin; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Donald Ray was preceded in death by his daughter, Yulanda Yvette Esclovon; parents, Lincoln Carrier, Sr. and Mable Carrier Armelin and Willie Armelin; sisters, Joyce Marie Comeaux and Katherine Fuselier; niece, Charnella January; and nephew, Kartne Towner.