James J. Ray Obituary
The memory of James J. Ray of Belding, Michigan, who passed away on January 17, 2025 at the age of 39, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James J. Ray to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Waldo Ray, Nancy Huey and John "Jerry" Doran; and his uncle Sean Doran. He is survived by: his parents, John Lee and Christine Ellen Ray (Doran) of Belding; his daughter Everleigh Ray; the mother of his child Heather Surrey of Lowell; his grandparents, Gail Doran Van Stee (Harvey Hamilton) of Grandville and Lorenzo Huey of Sheridan; his siblings, Jordan Ray (Jessica) of Greenville and Laura Ray of Belding; his nieces, Vada Ray and Adelynn Ray; his nephew Aidan Ray (Tori Luptowski); his aunts, Colleen Timpson (John), Kathy Hoseth (David), Kim Doran (Daron Ensign), Carrie Yeomans (Scott), Cathie Ray (Kevin Nelson) and Lorinda Davis (Mike); and his uncle Tim Doran (Karen). He is also survived by several cousins and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, January 25th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Verdun Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services (303 S Bridge St, Belding, MI 48809). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
Those wishing to express their sympathy through a memorial donation are welcome to consider a donation to the Belding Library.
