Jesse Ray Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jesse Ray of Columbus, Mississippi, born in Marietta, Georgia, who passed away on October 30, 2023 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Evelyn Brawner; his wife Barbara Burden Ray; his daughter Tawana Ray; and his brothers, James Ray and Robert Ray.
He is survived by: his children, Renee'Cotton (Bill) of Lakeland and Rod Ray (Julia) of Columbus; his grandchildren, Mandy Cotton Brandt (Kevin), Brady Cotton (Amy), Evelyn Ray, Jones Ray and Parker Ray; and his great grandchildren, Olivia Brandt, Asher Brandt, Camryn Cotton and Aubrey Cotton.
He never fully retired after pastoring, serving as a volunteer chaplain at Baptist Hospital in Columbus until the pandemic and was the Senior Citizens pastor at The Assembly, preaching the Tuesday before his death.
Memorials may be made to Teen Challenge of Mississippi, 5 Buford Lane, Poplarville, Mississippi 39740 or The Palmer Home 800 Baldwin Road South, Lake Cormorant, Mississippi 38641.
