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James Ray Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 17, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James Ray (West Columbia, South Carolina), born in Spencer, North Carolina. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Marlene Ray; his siblings, Buddy Ray, Charles Ray, Ann Ray, Lila Goodman, Robert Atwell, John Hancock, Gene Ray, Leon Ray, Wilhelmina Penley and Mildred Livesey; and his sons-in-law, William Poole (Billy), Terry Turner and Mark Welcker.

He is survived by: his children, Randy Ray, Melba Poole and Teresa Welcker; his grandchildren, Lisa Boone (Rick), Michelle Jeffcoat (Michael), Billy Joe Poole and Jennifer Turner; and his great grandchildren, Slate, Lili Ray, Anderson and Landon Boone.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or to a charity of ones choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Moseley Funeral and Cremation Service



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