Jim J. Bray Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Jim J. Bray of Joplin, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Jim left this world on March 24, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl J. Bray and Lois Bray (Holliday); his former wife Sandra Bray (Jones); and his sister-in-law Catherine Bray (Cockrell). He is survived by: his wife Diana Bray (Donnell) of Joplin, MO; his brother Allan Bray of Enid, OK; his sons, Thomas Bray (Nettie) of Enid, OK and Michael Bray (Jewel) of Centerton, AR; his stepdaughter Holly Evers of Guthrie, OK; and his grandchildren, Nate Bray (Chasie), Ashley Favela (Fernando), Jessi Pickel (Matt), Shawn Bray, Jessica Cooper, Jennifer Abbott (Jeff) and Audrey Evers. He is also survived by several great grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 10th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Granny Shaffer's Restaurant (2728 N Rangeline Rd, Joplin, MO 64801).
The family request that memorial contributions be made to the FURever Friends in Enid, OK care of Parker Mortuary.
