James Ray Brazile's obituary , Passed away on January 27, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee

James Ray Brazile

April 16, 1945 - January 27, 2025 (79 years old)

Memphis, Tennessee

James Ray Brazile's obituary , Passed away on January 27, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park

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James Ray Brazile

April 16, 1945 - January 27, 2025 (79 years old)

Memphis, Tennessee

James Ray Brazile Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Ray Brazile (Memphis, Tennessee), born in Earle, Arkansas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James Ray left this world on January 27, 2025 at the age of 79, 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, Leonard Brazile and Essie Mae Brazile of Earle, Arkansas; and his brother Curtis Brazile of Tupelo, Mississippi.. He is survived by: his wife Brenda Brazile; his son Stuart Brazile (Joellyn) of Collierville, Tennessee; his stepson Brian Cates of Coldwater, Mississippi; his siblings, Judy Davis of Wynne, Arkansas and Kenneth Brazile (Barbara) of West Memphis, Arkansas; his grandchildren, Benjamin Brazile, Evan Brazile, Tayler Bowley, Aidan Cates and Drake Cates; and his great grandchildren, Sloane Bowley and Saige Bowley.

Visitation was held on Saturday, February 8th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Forest Hill Funeral Home (2440 Whitten Rd, Memphis, TN 38133). A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 8th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Saturday, February 8th 2025 at the Forest Hill East Cemetery (2440 Whitten Rd, Memphis, TN 38133).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park



Sat

Feb 08

Visitation

Forest Hill Funeral Home
2440 Whitten Rd, Memphis, TN 38133

Sat

Feb 08

Funeral service

Forest Hill Funeral Home
2440 Whitten Rd, Memphis, TN 38133

Sat

Feb 08

Graveside service

Forest Hill East Cemetery
2440 Whitten Rd, Memphis, TN 38133

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