James Arthur Ray Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Arthur Ray of Mitchell, Indiana, who passed away at the age of 83, on January 28, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Arthur Ray or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Marvin and Mary Jane Ray (Elrod); his sister Barbara Grider; his nieces, Lana Lea and Lori Lynn; and his grandson Jerrod Bales.

He is survived by: his wife Patricia Janeen Ray of Mitchell; his sons, Richard Michael Ray (Susan) of Mitchell, Jeffery Scott Ray (Alicia) of Mitchell, Bobby Joe Ray (Shelly) of Orleans, William Martin Ray (Missy) of Mitchell and James Aaron Ray (Amber) of Mitchell; his grandchildren, Emily Wing, Ashley White, Amanda Barrett, Whitney Ray, Tanner Ray, Morgan Ray, Logan Ray, Landon Ray, Layken King, Jimmy Bales, Andy Bales, Chad Malone, David Malone, Suzann Sorensen, Meghan Preston, Olivia Ray, Owen Ray, Joshua Ray, Kamen Ray, Kaden Ray, Kiana Ray, Kurri Ray, Kristen Calentine and Brandon Armstrong; and his nieces, Kelly Dawn Grider Norris of Huron, Tracy Joe Greathouse (John) of Huron and Kristi Roach (Mike) of Mitchell. He is also survived by 40 Great Grandchildren.