James "Jimmy" Thomas Raley's obituary , Passed away on January 20, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia

James "Jimmy" Thomas Raley

February 15, 1946 - January 20, 2026 (79 years old)

Augusta, Georgia

James "Jimmy" Thomas Raley's obituary , Passed away on January 20, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia

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Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral

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James "Jimmy" Thomas Raley

February 15, 1946 - January 20, 2026 (79 years old)

Augusta, Georgia

James Thomas Raley Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Thomas Raley (Augusta, Georgia), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on January 20, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Thomas Raley to show support.

He was predeceased by: his daughter Shannon Strickland; and his brothers, Calvin and Rodney Raley. He is survived by: his wife Betty Raley; his children, Loyd Gulledge (Susan), Tammy Gulledge and Shelby Peterson (Allen); his grandchildren, Hannah Peterson, Brook Peterson, Adam Gulledge (Christy), Nick Gulledge (Melissa), Emily Bond (Cody) and Devin Gulledge (Emily); his great grandchildren, Charlotte Peterson, Reagan Gulledge and Lincoln Bond; his sister Dale Tinley (Henry); his nephews, Rod Raley and David Raley (Wendy); and his sister-in-law Louise Raley.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and Children's Hospital of Georgia.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral



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Jan 23

Visitation

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors
214 Davis Rd, Augusta, GA 30907

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Jan 23

Funeral service

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors
214 Davis Rd, Augusta, GA 30907

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Jan 23

Burial

Rose Dhu Cemetery

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