James Ray's obituary , Passed away on December 23, 2022 in Creston, Iowa

James Ray

July 10, 1939 - December 23, 2022 (83 years old)

Creston, Iowa

James Ray's obituary , Passed away on December 23, 2022 in Creston, Iowa

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Powers Funeral Home-Crematory

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James Ray

July 10, 1939 - December 23, 2022 (83 years old)

Creston, Iowa

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James Ray Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 23, 2022 we had to say goodbye to James Ray of Creston, Iowa. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Eldon Eugene Ray and Gladys Maxine Ray (Jones); his siblings, Don, Eldon Ray, Shirley Ray, Pat Marquardt and Kay Johannes; his former life partner Ina Ray; his siblings-in-law, Bernard Johannes, Bob Medill, Cindy Ray and Jerry Ray; and his nieces and nephews, Eric Ray, Jay, Bernie Johannes, Melody Ray and Jeanice Neal (Gary).

He is survived by : his former life partner Ina Ruth (Bressler); his children, Jamie Ray (Arlene) of Oskaloosa, Kan, Rodney, David Ray (Gwen) of Ft. Leavenworth, John Ray (Michelle) of Leavenworth, Lori Rosch (Brian) of Creston, Shelley Sheriff (Alan) and Roxanne Young (Brian) of Osceola; and his siblings, Joan Medill of Eugene, Ore. and Richard Ray of Creston. He is also survived by 37 grandchildren and 60 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Powers Funeral Home-Crematory



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