James Michael Ray Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Michael Ray of Tabor, Iowa, who passed away on May 24, 2026, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Michael Ray to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though James Michael may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his father James William Ray. He is survived by: his wife Deann Marie Ray (Martinmaas); his children, Crystal Melby (Taylor), Mike Ray (Katie), Liz Sheets (Bob), Nick Ray, Emily Luke (Ashton) and Angela Meister (Noah); his mother Rose Mary Ray (Auxier); and his sister Gloria Ramsey (Jim). He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, many in-laws.
