Ray Buford Poland Brevard – Ray Buford Poland, 84, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2014. Mr. Poland was a son to the late George Washington and Sabrina Massengill Poland. He was also preceded in death by his brothers; J.D., Buster, Howard and Rufus Poland, sisters; Susie Hargis and Gwen Bowen. Ray worked for the Wrigley's Chewing Gum Factory for 25 years before retiring to Brevard. Surviving are many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 2pm, Monday, January 27, 2014 at Moody-Connolly Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory. On line condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.